I think @MrBedfordshire is correct in his use of anathema - traditionally something formally hated by the Pope and expelling X from the community of the faithful.* However I don't believe curren… (View Post)

I never understand "I should not have a say"; it's your taxes being spent on educating their sproglets :smile: . (View Post)

What's going on? Oh ... the Royal Parks Website has a web page explaining the historical context. Sounds like a pretty good idea, as it does not interfere with the monument. (View Post)

I think the numbers are low enough not to expect regularity, and the Wiki article notes that the earlier lists are incomplete. (View Post)

Talking of the Black Isle, why is the flag of Puerto Rico flying in Jemimaville? https://www.google.com/maps/@57.6576969,-4.1524941,3a,15y,27.73h,90.25t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1svmKH2NgZAAcXZE4bawtBXg!2e0… (View Post)