While not unexpected, still rather horrible to wake up to a new war in Europe. (View Post)

We should return to proper money. Farthings, ha'pennies, pennies, bits, groats, shillings, crowns, marks, pounds, and guineas. Huzzah! (View Post)

Mr. Cookie, things were complicated. Serfs weren't usually in great shape but some were wealthier and better off than 'free' men. The main distinction was between rent paid in labour s… (View Post)

Mr. kle4, no need to be rood about it. (View Post)

Mr. Pioneers, I didn't pay much attention to the detail yesterday, but the mood music does seem to largely agree with you that, frankly, the UK should be doing more. Much more. But assuming Russ… (View Post)