Leeds United 1 Villareal FC 1 – Shaping Up
Leeds United 1 Villareal FC 1. Pre-season friendly that was less than friendly. The first team is shaping up nicely with the new boys fitting in as a whole team
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Book Review: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. A dystopian reflection on love, life and friendships with a slightly haunting ending.
Leeds United 0 Manchester United 0 – All square in Sweden
Leeds United 0 Manchester United 0 - All square in Sweden. Leeds soaked up periods of pressure and looked dangerous on the break.
Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer By Patrick Maguire & Gabriel Pogrund. The Puppet and the Master.
Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer By Patrick Maguire & Gabriel Pogrund. The Puppet and the Master. A look under the bonnet of how Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister.
Stowe Gardens
Stowe Gardens - a grand folly. Stowe Gardens is a curious and vast park to visit. Over 245 acres with follies randomly situated over the undulating paths.
Book Review: The Accidental Superpower: Ten Years On by Peter Zeihan – globalisation has its limits
Book Review: The Accidental Superpower: Ten Years On by Peter Zeihan – globalisation has its limits. A thought provoking take on globalisation.
Starmer: At The Crossroads
Starmer: At The Crossroads. Sir Kier Starmer is at a crossroads in his ascent to power both in the Labour party and in government.
28 Years Later – more family values than zombies
Movie Review: 28 Years Later - more family values than zombies.
Cruising along the River Thames, London
By chance I was able to go cruising along the River Thames in London. With the Springtime blue skies the light was crisp enough for some photography.
The Anarchy by William Dalrymple – a warning from history
The Anarchy by William Dalrymple - a warning from history. The Relentless Rise of the East India Company. It paints a picture of ruthlessness by the British and in fighting between the nawabs.