The Game is Afoot

“Yesterday evening the MCC announced that a new consultation process will take place between the MCC and its members regarding the future of the Eton v Harrow match at Lord’s and that, given this process will take some time, the schools will be invited to play at Lord’s again in 2023.” (Old Etonian Association)

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Keep Talking

When I saw Into the Woods in Bath recently I never had a glimmering I’d go into them.

Lord Waldegrave’s Sermon

On the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Sermon delivered by Lord Waldegrave of North Hill, Provost of Eton College College Chapel – 11 September 2022 Lord , now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.

Queen Elizabeth II

I never met Queen Elizabeth II but I know many who have and a handful may read this.

A King Penguin

If you associate heraldry with pomposity, snobbery, self aggrandisement and vanity this glorious cover should make you think again.

Numquam Censuit Boris

You don’t have to be Mary Beard to know this means “I never voted for Boris”. Latin is a neat language – concise.

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Bel Canto in Bergamo

“The city of Bergamo is composed of an old walled core, known as Città Alta (“Upper Town”), nestled within a system of hills, and the modern expansion in the plains below. The upper town is encircled by massive Venetian defensive systems that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 9 July 2017.” (Wikipedia)