The King’s Speech

“This is the first broadcast made by a British monarch on radio. King George V opened the British Empire Exhibition on 23 April 1924. In his speech, broadcast by the BBC, he thanks all those who worked to deliver such a ‘magnificent result’, despite challenges such as the ‘unfavourable weather’.” (British Library website.)

Charity

I joined Kiva more than seven years ago and, from a modest input of $184, have lent $1,150 to borrowers in forty-four countries.

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A Night at the Proms

To the Albert Hall last night for a Prom – my first this year.

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The Foot Guards

Not many people notice these railings on Brook Street, Mayfair. I think they even eluded Norman Murphy’s observant eye.

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The Knights Templar and Ireland

This ivory medal belonged to Lord Macnaghten, President of the Benevolent Society of St Patrick in 1888. His descendants, Charles and Jane Macnaghten, presented it to today’s President, Judge Patrick Clyne.

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The Hireling

“Trop de perversité règne au siècle où nous sommes, Et je veux me tirer du commerce des hommes.” (Molière)