Sad news about Cheryl Gillian. Chesham to Amersham is a very nice route for a stroll - it's about five miles from one to the other by the scenic route and it's very pleasant on a sunny afte… (View Post)

The example is an unfortunate one for your case, as income tax was indeed abolished in 1816 after the Napoleonic Wars ended. It was the "temporary" reintroduction in 1842 that has lasted ev… (View Post)

Yes, my Stilton is in the fridge too. (View Post)

Illiberal, unnececssary, extremely expensive and incompetently done is even worse, but we all know that's where we'll end up. (View Post)

Too often we're adding to the damage, rather than seeking to put it right. The hideous new development at Nine Elms is an obvious example. Why are architects so obsessed with building ugly boxes? (View Post)