John 8.7

I hope Louis de Bernières remembers what he wrote in 1994.

Corelli’s Mandolin

Some books have memorable openings, none more so than Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.

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Brexit Britain

When Robert Peel repealed the Corn Laws in 1846 it split the Tories and cost him his job as Prime Minister.

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À la carte

After twelve years of government it’s usually time for a change. Maybe not this time.

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Life is a Cabaret

The frocks, the flowers – oh what a thoroughly modern wedding. I don’t exactly know when I was considered too old to be a page boy at fashionable weddings in Co Louth but my career was terminated well before I had any hair on my chest or had considered the possibilities of cross-dressing. Something I’m… Continue reading Life is a Cabaret

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How’s Bertie?

Rosemary thoughtfully asked after Bertie; an Irish expression?

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In the Purple

Yesterday to Wimbledon with Robert. A generous friend gave us his tickets.

Glastonbury Revisited

As the Glastonbury Festival closes it’s worth reflecting on its history. Not the festival – the abbey.