The history of gambling is the history of the class system is the history of Britain. Having said that, the cure to the problem of the upper classes doing things that are banned to the lower classes … (View Post)

Regarding the header article. Just because a thing is unpopular is not enough reason to ban it. IIUC there is no animal cruelty involved, so provided they own the land and pay for their own jackets i… (View Post)

Probably the Royal Navy. The "D" destroyers are being repaired, the Type 31s are proceeding nicely. But of remaining concern is the carriers: underdefended, not sufficient supply/maintenanc… (View Post)

I had chips with the relatives, and now we're watching the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures on BBC Four. We are so posh. :) (View Post)

Aarhus. In the middle of Aar street. (View Post)