…and that tells you all you need to know. Continue reading
Author Archives: Lion & Unicorn
First notices: Part 1
Early newspaper reviews of Dracula, Jeeves, Rebecca, Flashman and others. Continue reading
National anthem plus
From 1857, a long-lost verse for the British national anthem. Continue reading
Proud to be British: Colonel Carne
Colonel James Carnes stands strong against his communist captors. Continue reading
Harold be thy name
A selection of quotes by and about Harold Wilson. Continue reading
Calling EU cliches: Three million
How many British jobs depend on the EU? And will the number ever change? Continue reading
Calling all cliches: Hallmarks
How to tell one terrorist organisation from another. Or not. Continue reading
Calling all cliches: Cautious welcomes
When welcoming government statements, let caution be your watchword. Continue reading
Proud to be British
Remembering the days when overseas aid was a source of pride. Continue reading
2015 Politician of the Year (living)
National leader? Or piggy in the middle? Continue reading
Christmas quiz: Part 2
In part 2 of our festive quiz, some politics questions. Answers on a postcard to the usual address, please. Continue reading
An Xmas poem for the Queen
Labour leader’s wife pays tribute to Her Majesty shock. Continue reading
