1860s, generally. Traditional family units, as you call them, go back a lot further - they were a staple of peasant societies. But, of course, it was expected everyone in them would work (including t… (View Post)

On a point of pedantry: Henry VIII was never divorced. He thrice declared his marriages annulled, which is not quite the same thing. (It remains something of a mystery why he didn't declare his … (View Post)

Currently between 76 and 80% of all power is from wind and we are exporting on all fronts. It will of course drop again tomorrow. (View Post)

Let’s hope Leon is sleeping it off after his outbursts last night, or this thread will be hard work. On topic, I’ve not had time to follow closely but surely the major issue with the current bill is … (View Post)

I think it would be a bollock-nase sauce. (View Post)