A moving dialogue from the late Ian Richardson that would apply to so many of us today. Ian, upon reaching the summit of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, reflects on the past and his place in it. Today, such reflections are more depressing than ever. Our purpose is to live in the knowledge that we're leaving behind a better world which is why so many good people today are dying with broken hearts.

The word "class" has a few meanings. For a long time, the people who fell into the societal bracket of the "working class" prided themselves on having a sense of personal "class", in the way that they dressed, spoke, and carried themselves.

In many cases, Britain's lost and living pubs are the inspiration upon which writers base their fantasy.

My thoughts when someone invites me to Australia

Boleyn Castle was a stately home in #EastHam, #London, located on the eastern side of #GreenStreet, which historically divided West and East Ham. The area on each side of Green Street, in both West and East Ham, has become known as Upton Park, after the local tube station was introduced. This impressive estate was formed in the early 16th century and has rumours it housed Anne Boleyn (which would explain its name). Like many stately homes at that time, the house became dilapidated, with bomb damage possibly a factor, and as a result, it was demolished in 1955. Like many stately homes at that time, the house became dilapidated, with bomb damage possibly a factor and, as a result, (instead of being rebuilt) was ruthlessly demolished in 1955. The "Boleyn" name in East Ham (including the former Boleyn Ground/Upton Park and the Boleyn Tavern) is linked to Anne Boleyn via local legend, originating from the manor house (Green Street House) often called "Boleyn Castle". We just don't build them like we used to. #RIP

In my mind, I'm in a slow moving steam boat floating my way through England in the early 1900s.

The Great Game, filmed in 1945, discusses football at a time when it was still in its infancy compared to what we know today. This documentary covers the polite, well-dressed, and stoic players and spectators who took part in the early days of publicised sports. It shows us how the game brought people together and gave them a much needed outlet in a world that was far more simple and quaint (despite being the year WW2 ended). Watching this video and observing the conduct of bygone players and audiences really highlights how far societal standards have fallen and how much we've lost. I wonder what they'd have to say about how the game, it's players, and its supporters behave today? ⚽️⏳️

Let's take a quick glance at how well dressed and respectable football fans were in the 1930s compared to those who've since been poisoned by the many damaging aspects of modernity. ⚽️⏳️

This is an image of the 'Old Bailey' law courts in London, which, despite bombed in 1941, has been completely rebuilt. Never let anyone tell you that the blitz is responsible for the ugliness of modernity when it was our government who decided what to save, demolish, or rebuild.

An update on the state of the Mitre Pub at 164 #Croydon Road, Anerley, #London, #SE20 from fellow tour guide and pub/history enthusiast @RikFlashheart. Stories like this matter, so please consider giving it a share to make others aware. 🤝

1950s England, where talented artists sit in beautiful gardens creating magnificent Ivory paintings. ⏳️♥️

The people who built Britain: Workers stopping to eat on the Girders of Unilever House, Blackfriars, London, 1930s

🎄 Christmas Pub/History Walking Tour 🎄

Join us for the end of year tour as we prepare for Christmas with a dose of history and a few pubs too.

Shoreditch
🗓 20th December (SATURDAY)
👥 Liverpool Street Station (Hamilton Hall - JD Wetherspoon)
🕦 11 AM

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