What an interesting question - 1974 memories. I was 8. I remember power cuts, and it was the year I first met Ed Davey. I beat him to the form prize (never again), and he played El-ahrairah in Waters… (View Post)

There are grant schemes for free boiler upgrades if the occupant and the flat meet the criteria. They've been on offer since around 2010-11 in various variations. (View Post)

Surprisingly, it looks as if it was the Hwacheon Dam in the Korean War. For a real ship, I'd punt for something Japanese Imperial from summer 1945. If there are any since then, it is probably He… (View Post)

A similar study of UK 2008 vs 2023 would be informative - one way or the other. Public realm spending is notably down afaics. But it could be quite variable. (View Post)

We have at least one who lives right in the middle :smile: . In an area lit by gaslight. Underneath the lantern, By the barrack gate Darling I remember The way you used to wait... (View Post)