It’s a little known fact that every turtle that swims up the River Thames past Tower Bridge into the Pool of London becomes the property and responsibility of the monarch. This rule is part of the Common Law of England and dates back to the time of Queen Matilda in the 12th Century. The RoyalContinue reading “Turtle Rinsing in London”
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Skipping around the windmill
The concept of the Village Idiot is a long-held tradition that was refined to its highest degree in rural Somerset in the 1300s. At that time the position of Village Idiot was an official job title and had a salary, though it was paid in acorns. Both men and women could apply for the roleContinue reading “Skipping around the windmill”
Walking the Weasel
According to the Lindisfarne Chronicles, “Walking the Ways All” was an annual tradition in all Anglo-Saxon towns. The third Thursday in July was set aside for the townsfolk to walk along the common pathways and re-establish their right to frequent these paths. According to the English Common Law, if this annual reclamation wasn’t performed theseContinue reading “Walking the Weasel”
William Shakespeare rejection letter
The following is taken from my humourous book entitled The Rhetorical Musketeers and other stories. Dear Mr Shakespeare: Thank you so much for letting us see the draft of your play ‘Hamlet’. Sadly, on this occasion we can’t accept the play. However, we will give you some feedback and wish you well in placing yourContinue reading “William Shakespeare rejection letter”
Carbon-based life forms
The following is taken from my humourous book entitled The Rhetorical Musketeers and other stories. All human beings are carbon-based life forms so how is it then that we are all so different? Why are some people left-handed and others right-handed for example? Why are people either scientific left-brain thinkers or creative right-brain thinkers? WhereContinue reading “Carbon-based life forms”
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