Monthly Archives: April 2021

An anarchist view of Boris Johnson’s decor

Posted on 25th April 2021 by Ian

What is the fuss about? What difference does it make if someone paid for Boris Johnson to have the flat decorated? Where does such behaviour rank compared to ministers awarding friends contracts? All of it is a diversion, it is … Continue reading →

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Cancelled images

Posted on 24th April 2021 by Ian

Next weekend should have been a time of May fairs and may pole dancing, it should have been a time of well dressing and Morris men, and all that is celebratory and joyous about the beginning of the merriest month. … Continue reading →

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Daps, plimsolls and gym shoes

Posted on 23rd April 2021 by Ian

Daps, plimsolls, or gym shoes, the sight of them has the capacity to evoke uneasy memories. There were people who had lace-up versions of such shoes, but for most of us the elasticated version was used for those activities which … Continue reading →

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Bits of history that get left out

Posted on 22nd April 2021 by Ian

“Where are you with the history lessons?” “The Chartists, but only for one lesson.” “Did you do the Luddites and Captain Swing?” “Only briefly.” Mr Buchanan would have been disappointed that a significant element of Nineteenth Century English social history … Continue reading →

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The European Super League could never have been real football

Posted on 21st April 2021 by Ian

Football has always been a matter of faith of dreams. In a world of franchises, in a hard-nosed, material age, there are still people who are prepared to commit significant parts of their lives and incomes to following a team … Continue reading →

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