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Comment on Swein (1013-1014) by russell croker

russell croker — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:46:22 +0000

this site is good on history and information

Comment on 22 March 1910: Birth of Nicholas Monsarrat, British Novelist by L Pereira

L Pereira — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:38:21 +0000

I am an avid collector of rare and out-of-print books and have in my possession a book by Nicholas Monsarrat,titled ‘ The tribe that lost its head’. What is interesting about the book is what I found between the pages – some brownish-blondish hair (more brown than blond) and I am intrigued to know what was the colour of the author’s head of hair. It’s really weird to find something like this between the pages plus that the inside of the first page has a large ‘X’ marked with a blue pen at the top-right corner. It’s a first edition, published in 1956 with a dustcover over a dark green clothed hardcover. Printed in Great Britain by Ebenzer Baylis And Son, Ltd., The Trinity Press, Worcester And London. Publisher – Cassell & Co Ltd, London.Can someone please help me with this? If it is the author’s hair, then my book is seriously invaluable.

Comment on 25 February 1570: The Excommunication of Elizabeth I by the sloth

the sloth — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:17:48 +0000

sorry that was idotic, this article was very interesting and to much use in my history studies

Comment on 25 February 1570: The Excommunication of Elizabeth I by the sloth

the sloth — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:16:22 +0000

this is very slothy

Comment on 7 March 1810: Death of Cuthbert Collingwood, British Admiral by susan Matticks

susan Matticks — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:47:06 +0000

I am attempting to trace some family history which I’m told is linked to B.A. Cuthbert Collingwood. As I understand it one of my grandfathers into the greats served as some sort of “personal assistant” to B.A. Collingwood and was present at Trafalgar. The family name is Strother and I would guess that the given name might be William. Sometimes history “gilds the facts” – and all is not as it has been purported – but any information you may be able to provide or any direction you may be able to point me in on this quest would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely – Susan Wilkinson-Matticks

Comment on 20 March 1980: The Sinking of Radio Caroline by peter

peter — Mon, 23 May 2011 01:53:40 +0000

I remember the first time Radio Caroline sank the dejay asking for help. The main thing I remember was hearing the king is dead and imediatly knowing it was Elvis Presly as he was the only king in music history and I am sure I was not the only one listening to this.
Realy glad Caroline is still going and playing great music
rgards
Pete from Soham

Comment on Beryllium (Be) by Marie

Marie — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:23:24 +0000

This website was an awesome help thanks!

Comment on 22 March 1910: Birth of Nicholas Monsarrat, British Novelist by Ian Bale

Ian Bale — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:39:17 +0000

I was in the Royal Navy on HMS Scylla when we had the task of committing Nicholas Monsarrat’s Ashes to the sea, I was ships photographer and was asked to take photographs of the ceremony and the film was sent to his relatives. I remember they put them in an ammunition box and slid it down a wooden board made for the job, the sailors that made the board were worried that the board, newly varnished wouldn’t dry in time and that the box would stick at the critical moment, but all went smoothly on the day.

Comment on 6 July 1960: Death of Aneurin Bevan, British Politician by Anthony Stem

Anthony Stem — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:15:49 +0000

A well-written and fact-packed bio summary. One other question: is the well-known academic at LSE Health, Gwyn Bevan, related to Aneurin Bevan?

Thank you very much.

Comment on 22 March 1910: Birth of Nicholas Monsarrat, British Novelist by David Slater

David Slater — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:04:11 +0000

In reply to B Staite

In 1974 – 1975 I was a student in Montreal and went to Dalhousie University in Halifax Canada for my MBA.

I rented a room from Phiippa. I recall she was a bright and gregarious woman. And, there was a constant flow of interesting people through the house including many actors. I recall meeting the Canadian actor Colin Fox.

Philippa was also a good cook which was fortunate for me as a young student. She often has something waiting for me when I got home.

I think I also met her son Anthony there.

I believe Philippa passed away in Halifax a number of years ago, but I cannot recall when.