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‘Fearful of the future’

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‘Fearful of the future’

Posted on 8 May 2020 by Alwyn Turner • 1 Comment

Spam fritters, Vera Lynn & a grumpy Polly Toynbee – ALWYN TURNER remembers the 50th anniversary of VE Day. Continue reading →

Pick of the pops: ‘The Yip Song’

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Pick of the pops: ‘The Yip Song’

Posted on 20 March 2017 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

Robyn Hitchcock sings about Vera Lynn. Continue reading →

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