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Iran Seizes British Flagged Tanker

24th July 2019 Æthelberht 0

I write this at 2015 on Friday 19th July, so by the time you read this things may have developed further. Right now the breaking news is a few hours ago the British flagged tanker [more…]

Poppies: Ballad of a Tin Man

12th November 2017 Going Postal 1,413

‘But poppies are extraordinary flowers. They bloom in their millions every year, not only in the soil, but also on lapels, hats & car bumpers.’ Nicholas J. Saunders. ‘I need to buy another one, sweetheart. [more…]

It’s time to take a couple of minutes for quiet contemplation

12th November 2017 Going Postal 784

Dedicated to all the men & women of the British Armed Services, especially those killed in the line of duty since WW1 and the countless numbers injured and disabled defending our country and way of [more…]

Buddha, by Gmbd

23rd September 2017 0

Since first I heard about the Buddha I have been curious about him. Long, long ago all this mystical stuff was quite the fashion but I would say “Well it is commendable that you should [more...]
The Dieppe Raid 1942 Part Four

29th July 2018 0

The main frontal assault against the mile long beach in front of Dieppe had two designated beaches. Red Beach was the eastern landing zone nearest to the port, while White Beach was overlooked by Dieppe’s [more...]
Globalism v. Nationalism Part 8: Judges

25th September 2019 0

“In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Judges 21:25 Once again, this piece is probably threatened with being overtaken by events, such is the fast-moving pace of the political scene at present. Last [more...]
Crossword No. 2

10th February 2018 0

Answers with next week’s crossword. Solution to Crossword No. 1 Across 8 Onanist 10 Svoboda 11 Alkoranic 12 Trump 13 Deuce 14 Snowflake 16 Africa 18 Beluga 21 Gonococci 23 Ghost 24 Turin 26 Rotherham [more...]
Victoriana 4

6th August 2017 0

Chapter 4 Victoriana did not scream: she was beyond screaming. In a faint voice she said, ‘Those men put me here.’ The hands released their grip. ‘Waddya done to bug ’em? An’ what’s wid dat accent? [more...]