If you happen to be in the Midlands of England try to visit the Museum of Making. It is a museum re-imagined to be more like an attic. There are collections of all kind of things including railway signs.It was a serendipitous visit. Thanks to brother Tom for showing it to me.
Brexit is a Portmanteau of British and Exit and it explains it all. The UK voted to leave the EU and the decision is causing much angst in the EU and in the UK. I have always thought that Brexit was, in the margin, an idea worth trying. Since the EU nations aren’t doing that well compared to China or the US perhaps it is time to try something else.Read More »WWIT about Brexit
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
“Foreign aid is taking money from poor people in rich countries and giving it to rich people in poor countries” Attributed to Ron Paul The Shambles in York Other Political Quotes
I just finished reading Terry Pratchett’s new book Dodger on my Kindle. It was a great read and like all of Pratchett’s books full of pithy humor and word play. Highly recommended! He paints a very good picture of Victorian London and includes encounters with Dickens, Disraeli and others. “The man gave Dodger a cursory glance that had quite a lot of curse in it.” “She had more teeth than brains, and she didn’t have many teeth.” “all these pictures on the walls of elderly… Read More »The Dodger
“My policy on cake is having it and eating it.” Boris Johnson Lord Mayor of London and Political Hero of the Olympics
“All roads lead to the gift shop” A travel observation by Rebecca Burrow many years ago at Warwick Castle. (The second “W” in Warwick is silent.) Stratford on Avon (better than Warwick) Visit Derby Roundabouts
Abbey visit hints: -Arrive early in the day -Use the audio guide -Linger in the Poets Corner -Marvel at the Chapter House -See Isaac Newton’s and Charles Darwin’s graves Literally Wonder full. Westminster Abbey London Tourism
In the UK, unlike in the USA, the royalty never have to stand for election. They do however star in a permanent reality TV show. Life is good. Royal Jelly The Imperial War Museum
“If you’re lucky enough to travel, you’re lucky enough!” Lilli Burrow on the plane to the UK. The London Canal Museum Simon’s Weekly Maxim