No takers, probably because it was too hard. The answer is the Houses of Parliament. After the 1834 fire, the county was scoured for a suitable quarry for a new building and one near Bolsover in Derb… (View Post)

Dessert? What kind of fancy word is that? 'Ere we 'av puddin', but can only afford it on Sundays. (View Post)

Corruption everywhere? Who knew. (View Post)

Here's some evidence based corruption. Not dead Civets though, dead people: https://www.newsweek.com/china-thousands-corpses-smuggled-bone-graft-medical-health-scandal-1936276 You think anyone would … (View Post)

No. Mrs Flatlander's dad must have been an early adopter of central heating given he installed his own when it first became a thing some time in the 60s. Still have the brochure! However, my family h… (View Post)