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Medieval historian interested in Wales, Somerset exile, inept cricketer, General Editor of the longest-running and largest local history project yet devised, the Victoria County History of England. Probably drinking tea.
This is "Farm near Lewes" by Lilian Leahy which is undated but I believe that it dates from 1933/34. The actual location was Southerham Farm, south of Lewes, just off the A27. The large buildings on the horizon to the left were part of the Lewes Portland Cement Company Ltd. #LilianLeahy #Lewes
The more I hear David Warner, the more I warm to Stuart Broad.
The ultimate disgrace of our university 'policies': we pour money in and students can't afford to eat, even after taking out the maximum in loans. We can't go on like this. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Maintenance loans are not covering students' costs, which may make higher education exclusive to those with parental support or private funding, experts warn
I would have thought so - they're never at Fine Leg or sweeping on the offside boundary. Whatever, it's not the sort of thing that screams 'this is serious high stakes sport', is it?
It drives me crackers. Does it add to your understanding of the game at all?
Oh yes, that’s a great game!
That and weekenders/second homers, given where it is.
The Midland History Essay Prize of £400 is offered for the best essay submitted on an historical subject relating to midland England. ⏱️Deadline for entries 31 Oct 2025 See webpage for some #OpenAccess examples of previous winning essays More details about how to enter below (1/2)
Explore the article collection: Midland History Annual Essay Prize. Published in Midland History.
When is a landscape? Join The Landscape Consortium @imc-leeds.bsky.social with this #imc2026 #cfp exploring multi-scalar research and interpretations of medieval landscapes. Full cfp in alt-text. TLC is Karl Alvestad, Daniel Brown, @jwfr.bsky.social and Stefanie Schild. Please share far and wide!
Ooof. A lie down in a fridge would seem appropriate. And a well-iced drink.
