Who has been Shadow Leader of the House of Commons since October 2011?

BBC News - Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet and ministerial teams Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet and ministerial teams Click on the faces for profiles Here are details of Ed Miliband's ministerial team following his October 2013 reshuffle. This page is no longer being updated. For latest, click here . ED MILIBAND - LABOUR LEADER The then 40-year-old beat older brother and former foreign secretary David to the Labour leadership in 2010 by the narrowest of margins, with the backing of the trade unions proving decisive. Attempted to shake-off his "Red Ed" tag by talking about the "squeezed middle" - but faced criticism the party lacked direction. He launched a two-year policy review and consultation exercise on "refounding" Labour as a more modern and inclusive party. He faced criticism his leadership lacked edge, but won support over his reaction to the phone-hacking scandal - and his decision to burn the party's bridges with Rupert Murdoch's media empire. The son of a Marxist intellectual and an MP since 2005, he was formerly an adviser to Gordon Brown. After entering Parliament, he enjoyed a rapid rise, becoming energy and climate change secretary in 2008. Married his long-term partner and mother of his two young children, Justine Thornton in 2011. ED BALLS - SHADOW CHANCELLOR As Gordon Brown's chief economic adviser, he was at the chancellor's side for many years. After being elected an MP in 2005, he quickly became a Treasury minister but had to deny accusations of briefing against Tony Blair. Later he became schools secretary and narrowly held on to his seat in the 2010 election after being targeted by the Tories. Came third in the Labour leadership contest and was named shadow home secretary, despite being tipped for shadow chancellor. His public calls for Labour to change its position on the deficit were widely seen as having lost him the job. However, following Alan Johnson's resignation in January 2011, Mr Balls, at the age of 44 , became shadow chancellor after all. Married to shadow cabinet colleague Yvette Cooper. YVETTE COOPER - SHADOW HOME SECRETARY AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN AND EQUALITIES Popular throughout the party, the then 42-year old got the most votes of any MP in the shadow cabinet elections. A former journalist with the Independent, she was marked out early on as a rising star after being elected in 1997. Two years later, at the age of 30, she became a minister - the youngest at the time. She rose quickly up the ministerial ladder, working in the Treasury before becoming work and pensions secretary. Was urged by some to run for the leadership but decided against it, saying it was not the right time. Another of those seen as a potential shadow chancellor, she was in fact appointed shadow foreign secretary in Ed Miliband's first front bench line-up, but moved to the home affairs brief after Alan Johnson's resignation. Married to Ed Balls - they are the first married couple to serve as cabinet ministers at the same time. They have three children. DOUGLAS ALEXANDER - SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY The former solicitor is one of only a handful of senior Labour figures who were close to both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. Once Gordon Brown's speechwriter, he served as Scottish secretary and transport secretary under Tony Blair and international development secretary under Gordon Brown. Blamed by some for the election that never was in 2007 after urging Gordon Brown to call a snap poll. Aged 43 , he co-ordinated the 2010 Labour general election campaign. Backed David Miliband in the leadership contest, chairing his campaign. TRISTRAM HUNT - SHADOW EDUCATION SECRETARY Historian Tristram Hunt, MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central since 2010, was promoted from shadow minister to shadow education secretary in the October 2013 reshuffle. He replaced Stephen Twigg. Mr Hunt is best known as a regular newspaper columnist, broadcaster and history lecturer. After taking a first-class degree in history from Cambridge University, he served as an exchange fellow at the University of Chicago before returning to Cambridge to complete his doctora


Who said of Katherine Hepburn She ran the whole gamut of emotions, from A to B?

She Runs the Gamut of Human Emotion from A to B | Quote Investigator She Runs the Gamut of Human Emotion from A to B Dorothy Parker? Katharine Hepburn? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: There is a famously severe criticism that was aimed at an inexpressive theater performer or movie star in the 1930s. Here are two prototypes: This performer ran gamut of human emotion all the way from A to B. This thespian runs the gamut of emotions from A to B. Can you tell me who spoke this line and who was being criticized? Quote Investigator: This quip is usually credited to the notable wit Dorothy Parker, and she reportedly was attacking the skills of the movie star Katharine Hepburn. But there is some uncertainty about when Parker made the remark. The earliest evidence in the 1930s is not directly from Parker; in fact, the information appears to be thirdhand. Finally, in a 1971 book the movie director and writer Garson Kanin stated that he asked Parker about the gibe, and she acknowledged that it was hers, but she also extolled Hepburn’s artistry. In January 1934 a columnist in The New York Sun newspaper stated that Parker spoke the jest at a cocktail party. The columnist also referred negatively to Katharine Hepburn’s performance in the film “Christopher Strong”: 1 Which calls to mind the latest sweetly venomous remark of Miss Dorothy Parker anent Miss Hepburn (the Miss Hepburn principally of the lamentable “Christopher Strong”). It was delivered as Miss Parker swept or lolled recently into a cocktail party: “Come,” she said, “let’s all go to see Miss Hepburn and hear her run the gamut of emotions from A to B!” On February 16, 1934 an article in a newspaper in New Orleans, Louisiana ascribed the barb to Parker and suggested that the precipitating event was a Broadway show: 2 When Katharine Hepburn appeared in a play on Broadway, ’tis said that Dorothy Parker cracked: “Miss Hepburn ran the whole gamut of emotions—from A to B.” On February 19, 1934 Time magazine discussed the joke and gave a precise location. According to the periodical Parker delivered the line during an intermission period of “The Lake” which was a Broadway production that ran from December 26, 1933 to February 1934. Hepburn had a primary role in this play, but the show and her efforts were not well-received: 3 4 During an intermission of The Lake, Dorothy Parker remarked to others in her party: “Well, let’s go back and see Katharine Hepburn run the gamut of human emotion from A to B.” Here are additional selected citations in chronological order. On February 21, 1934 a Canadian newspaper in Winnipeg repurposed the gag and applied it to the political domain: 5 The House last night listened to itself going through the gamut of human emotions from A to B. Emotion A was despair and emotion B was hope, but the effect on the spectators—of whom many were on hand in the galleries to get some value for their gas tax—was grief and pain. On February 24, 1934 a popular columnist named O. O. Mclntyre expressed irritation. He suggested that the words ascribed to Parker were actually an old joke that had been used by a critic named William Winter many years earlier: 6 A mot accredited to Dorothy Parker reported Katharine Hepburn running the gamut of emotion from A to B in her stage play .. . It was fresher when William Winter, a gentler critic, pulled it on an actress of 30 years ago . . . Most Algonquin gags are that way. In March 1934 a newspaper in Greeley, Colorado printed a version of the remark. But the paper praised Hepburn’s acting ability, and noted that her work in recent films was being embraced by moviegoers: 7 That Katherine Hepburn is featured in two of the medal pictures will surprise many. Her return to the stage in The Lake, not a very good play, was a flat failure. It inspired the barbed comment of Dorothy Parker, “Now we’ll see Katherine Hepburn run the gamut of emotions from A to B.” In April 1934 “The Boston Herald” newspaper of Massachusetts presented a different tale. According to the paper “The Lake” did not trigger the rebuke from Parker; instead, Hep


Which company introduced the first travellers cheques in 1891?

Welcome To Pakistan Philatelic Net Club: 100 Years of American Express Travelers Cheques (1891 - 1991) December 26, 1991 Welcome To Pakistan Philatelic Net Club My name is Wahid Zia. I am collecting stamps since the last 36 years (1980). I created a blog which includes the information of Pakistan all stamps. W/W new issues & all issues of Pakistan from 1947 to date are available on this blog. I invite you to visit my blog and get useful information. Thursday, August 20, 2009 100 Years of American Express Travelers Cheques (1891 - 1991) December 26, 1991 Long before commercial aviation, when traveling involved long ocean voyages or travel by rail, passengers had no choice but to carry large amounts of money. This money in most cases would be carried in the form of cash on themselves and in their baggage, where it could easily be lost or stolen. Those wealthy enough or with influence could obtain letters of credit from a bank. But even letters of credit could only be obtained from one bank and reimbursed by another when the traveler had credit outstanding. In 1891, the president of American Express Company, James C. Fargo, returned to the U.S from a journey to Europe where he had experienced difficulties with reimbursement of his letters of credit from foreign banks. Upon his return to America he summoned his manager, Matcellus Berry, and instructed him to create a negotiable instrument that would be as widely accepted internationally as cash yet safer. Marcellus Berry worked on this for months and finally came up with the solution. He had the idea of requiring two signatures to validate the check. This idea is so simple yet so effective that till today after 100 years it has not become obsolete. Since the past 100 years the travelers cheque product has been a symbol of security, re-fundability and convenience. The travelers cheque product has stood the test of time and continues to meet the needs of the travelers worldwide In addition, the fact that travelers cheques are as easily accepted as cash at banks, hotels, and at major shops and stores is another reason why millions of travelers prefer to travel with this form of payment. As travelers needs grew more complex travelers cheque issuing companies introduced more and more innovative ways to save the travelers cheque purchasers trip. American Express, the inventor and world leader in travelers cheques, has a reputation for introducing innovative services. Today, purchasers of American Express travelers cheques have the convenience and security of reporting their loss or theft over the, phone and having their TCs delivered to their doorstep nearly anywhere in the world, usually within 24hours. It is such value added services offered by American Express that has made the travelers cheque product one of the most secure methods of carrying money overseas. Today, travelers cheques are available in all major currencies such as US dollars, Canadian dollars, French and Swiss francs, German Marks, Pounds Sterling, Japanese Yen to mention a few. The main feature of the stamp specimen bears the first travelers cheque that was encashed by William C.Fargo on 5th August. 1891 in Leipziz. Germany in the backdrop. In 1951, the design of the American Express Travelers Cheques was changed. The addition of the roman warrior made counterfeiting more difficult and his portrait today on the American Express Travelers Cheques symbolism strength, security and reliability. One man\'s frustration, another\'s vision and the commitment of dedicated people through out the last century created a product of unquestionable advantage - The American Express Travelers Cheques. The commemorate the occasion Pakistan Post Office is issuing a commemorative postage stamp of Rs.7/- denomination on the 100 years of American Express Travelers Cheques" on December 26,1991. (Contributed by American Express Bank Limited, Karachi). Posted by


Which Asian country abolished its monarchy in 2008?

Monarchies in Southeast Asia | Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia Monarchies in Southeast Asia     Monarchies in Southeast Asia Professor Michael Leifer, the late much respected scholar of Southeast Asian studies, wrote a preface for the critically acclaimed book by Roger Kershaw titled, Monarchy in Southeast Asia. Leifer said, “It is a conventional wisdom that monarchy has become an anomaly. In the case of Southeast Asia, this axiom is valid only up to a point. Despite the institutional upheavals, caused by colonialism and its dismantling, the region contains one ruling monarchy (Brunei), and three varieties of constitutional monarchy (Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand) of some political import.” 1  Kershaw himself raised an interesting question in response to Leifer’s statement. He asked, “Whether the anomaly of monarchies surviving is due to the persistent and natural workings of traditional political values, or whether their existence, besides being partly fortuitous, is now manipulated by elites (even by monarchs themselves), in order to pre-empt the destructive or destabilising effects of modernisation— the very modernisation which seems to make the survival of the monarchy rather unpredictable.” 2 This short article originates from the above context. But instead of treating the subject as an anomaly as seen in previous studies, it will provide some pointers to the survival of monarchies in Southeast Asia under the new political climate. Kershaw is correct when he described the issue of modernisation as a threat to monarchies. Indeed, it is not just modernisation that has sought to contest the political relevance of the monarchies, democratisation has posed a threat to their existence too. In the past decade, the wave of democratisation has continued to sweep over Southeast Asia. Long years of authoritarianism in Indonesia finally came to an end as the country marched into a new era of democratisation. Having been isolated from the world since 1962, Burma, the former name of Myanmar, is now welcoming political reforms. Elsewhere in the world, particularly in the Middle East, democracy has become a much needed value. Amidst this trend, monarchies in Southeast Asia have been put under closer scrutiny. More people in countries where monarchy remained began to ask a crucial question: is monarchy compatible with democracy?     In 2008, Nepal abolished its absolute monarchy and declared the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Napal. The demise of the 239-year old Shah Dynasty in Nepal indicated that the monarchical institution was highly vulnerable as it appeared antagonistic toward democracy. There was a fundamental difference between various political actors, including those within the royal family, over the proper role of the monarch in contemporary Nepal. While the Nepalese monarchs had insisted on playing an active role in politics and reassigning themselves as the core of the “nation”, politicians only saw the function of the monarchy as indicated by the constitution. In order words, Kings should reign but not rule. 3  The monarchs’ political intervention partly led to the collapse of the Nepalese absolute monarchy. In Southeast Asia, some monarchies have successfully entrenched their rule against the tide of democracy. Some are potentially becoming the target of annihilation. At present, four out of ten Southeast Asian nations preserve various kinds of monarchy, ranging from absolute, constitutional and ceremonial. In this special issue, the future prospect of the monarchy in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei will be discussed. “It is a conventional wisdom that monarchy has become an anomaly. In the case of Southeast Asia, this axiom is valid only up to a point.” (Roger Kershaw) King Bhumibol Adulyadej remains the world’s longest reigning monarch and the epicentre of the Thai political entity. His coronation took place in 1946, following the mysterious assassination of his brother King Ananda Mahidol. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has proven his endurance while upholding the legitimacy of his a


Who was the 18th century underworld figure known as the Thief-taker general who was executed at Tyburn in 1725?

ExecutedToday.com » 1725: Jonathan Wild, Thief-Taker General and Receiver of Stolen Goods 1725: Jonathan Wild, Thief-Taker General and Receiver of Stolen Goods May 24th, 2010 Anthony Vaver (Thanks to Anthony Vaver, author and publisher of EarlyAmericanCrime.com for the guest post. Vaver is the author of Bound With An Iron Chain: The Untold Story of How the British Transported 50,000 Convicts to Colonial America . -ed.) A buzz filled the air as people stood on their toes and filled every window in an attempt to get a glimpse of the great Jonathan Wild as he was paraded through the London streets on Monday, May 24, 1725. Despite the festive atmosphere surrounding the procession, Wild appeared to be unmoved by the shouts of the crowd, his attention focused instead on the Bible held open in his hands. After traveling about a third of the way to his destination, the procession stopped at the Griffin Tavern, so that Wild could drink a glass of wine. Not long after leaving the Griffin Tavern, a rock thrown from a window hit Wild in the head, and blood began to pour down his face. The crowd roared with approval and people started to hurl insults at him, along with more stones and dirt. The cart stopped twice more before reaching its final destination: first at the White Lion, where Wild drank another glass of wine, and once again at the Oxford Arms, home of the bare-knuckle boxing champion James Figg , where Wild drank a tankard of beer and even more wine. His next and final stop was Tyburn Hill, where he was scheduled to be executed. Convicts often stopped for drinks at various taverns during their march from Newgate Prison to Tyburn to be executed, so the fact that Wild stopped at three along the way to his execution was not unusual. What was unusual, however, was the fact that he was able to hold down his liquor, given that the previous night at two in the morning he had tried to kill himself in his jail cell by drinking a large dose of laudanum, a concoction of opium dissolved in alcohol. Wild was already in a half-stupefied state before his slow journey to the gallows and his wine drinking had even begun. Wild’s dramatic execution marked a precipitous fall for a man who was perhaps the most influential person in England’s criminal justice system, even though he never held an official government position. As the self proclaimed “Thief-Taker General of Great Britain and Ireland,” Wild was instrumental in capturing and bringing to justice scores of petty thieves that plagued the London streets. He consulted the government on the passage of laws intended to encourage the capture of criminals. He also oversaw a vast criminal empire, the likes of which has never been duplicated. Wild ran an Office for the Recovery of Lost and Stolen Property where people could apply to him for help in recovering their possessions for a fee that fell below what it would cost them to replace the objects. Wild would then use his connections in the criminal underworld to recover the goods and return them to the owner. His business proved to be extremely popular. In addition to recovering lost and stolen property, Wild was particularly adept at catching and prosecuting criminals, a public service that enhanced his general reputation and gained the approval of the authorities. In the absence of a true police force, the government relied on rewards to encourage people to police the streets themselves. Anyone who could capture a thief and convict him or her with evidence received a reward of £40, far more than what most people in England could earn in a year. Wild benefited from this policy by collecting a fee every time he was able to prosecute a criminal. His office, then, essentially served as the de facto “Scotland Yard” of the day. Wild’s knack for catching criminals brought him great renown. He often appeared at trials to give evidence against the criminals he helped to capture. He got to know the bailiffs of the prisons and could be seen socializing in the local taverns with Justices of the Peace. He entertained government officials in his house.


Ojos del Salado is one of the world's highest volcanoes, in which country is its peak?

Ojos del Salado Volcano, Chile / Argentina - facts & information / VolcanoDiscovery: 38 km Chile-Argentina Border Region Nevados Ojos del Salado is the world's highest active volcano. It is located on the Chile/Argentina border, about 20 km south of the road that crosses Argentina-CHile border at Paso de San Francisco. The mountain has very dry conditions with snow only remaining on the peak during winter. The volcano contains two summit peaks of the same height. A large explosive eruption took pleace about 1000-1500 years ago and produced pyroclastic flows. Ojos del Salado is still active and has fumarolic activity at present, but there are no confirmed historical eruptions of Ojos del Salado. A report of minor gas-and-ash emission in 1993 could not be confirmed. The volcano currently shows fumarolic activity. Background: from Smithsonian / GVP volcano information : The summit complex, which is elongated in a NE-SW direction and overlies a largely buried caldera, contains numerous craters, pyroclastic cones and andesitic-to-rhyolitic lava domes and has been the source of Holocene lava flows. A major rhyodacitic explosive eruption took place about 1000-1500 years ago, producing pumiceous pyroclastic flows. The most recent eruptive activity of Ojos del Salado appears to have originated along a NNE-trending rift along the summit complex. It involved formation of a thick, viscous lava flow and at least a dozen small cones, lava domes, and explosion craters. No confirmed historical eruptions of Ojos del Salado have been recorded, but the volcano has displayed persistent fumarolic activity, and there was an unconfirmed report of minor gas-and-ash emission in 1993.


In which Hitchcock film did Ingrid Bergman play Dr Constance Peterson and Gregory Peck play Dr Anthony Edwards?

Spellbound (1945) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A psychiatrist protects the identity of an amnesia patient accused of murder while attempting to recover his memory. Director: Ben Hecht (screen play), Frances Beeding (suggested by novel: "The House of Dr. Edwardes") | 1 more credit  » Stars: a list of 28 titles created 27 Jan 2013 a list of 21 titles created 09 Oct 2013 a list of 34 titles created 24 Jan 2014 a list of 39 titles created 05 Aug 2014 a list of 49 titles created 30 Aug 2015 Search for " Spellbound " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    1 win & 6 nominations. See more awards  » Photos A woman is asked to spy on a group of Nazi friends in South America. How far will she have to go to ingratiate herself with them? Director: Alfred Hitchcock A shy young heiress marries a charming gentleman, and soon begins to suspect he is planning to murder her. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A young woman discovers her visiting uncle may not be the man he seems to be. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A family vacationing in Morocco accidentally stumble on to an assassination plot and the conspirators are determined to prevent them from interfering. Director: Alfred Hitchcock While traveling in continental Europe, a rich young playgirl realizes that an elderly lady seems to have disappeared from the train. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A self-conscious bride is tormented by the memory of her husband's dead first wife. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Several survivors of a torpedoed ship find themselves in the same boat with one of the men who sunk it. Director: Alfred Hitchcock True story of an innocent man mistaken for a criminal. Director: Alfred Hitchcock When a reformed jewel thief is suspected of returning to his former occupation, he must ferret out the real thief in order to prove his innocence. Director: Alfred Hitchcock     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X   A man in London tries to help a counterespionage agent. But when the agent is killed and the man stands accused, he must go on the run to both save himself and also stop a spy ring which is trying to steal top secret information. Director: Alfred Hitchcock The trouble with Harry is that he's dead, and everyone seems to have a different idea of what needs to be done with his body... Director: Alfred Hitchcock Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane goes on the run across the United States when he is wrongly accused of starting a fire that killed his best friend. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Edit Storyline The head of the Green Manors mental asylum Dr. Murchison is retiring to be replaced by Dr. Edwardes, a famous psychiatrist. Edwardes arrives and is immediately attracted to the beautiful but cold Dr. Constance Petersen. However, it soon becomes apparent that Dr. Edwardes is in fact a paranoid amnesiac impostor. He goes on the run with Constance who tries to help his condition and solve the mystery of what happened to the real Dr. Edwardes. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com> Will he Kiss me or Kill me? See more  » Genres: 28 December 1945 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Alfred Hitchcock's Spellbound See more  » Filming Locations: (with overture and exit music) Sound Mix: Did You Know? Trivia Alfred Hitchcock 's first choice for the role of John Ballantyne was Cary Grant . His second choice was Joseph Cotten . See more » Goofs After buying tickets for Rome, the placement of the money in Dr. Peterson's right hand changes between shots See more » Quotes Just before the opening credits, an overture is played. See more » Connections (Canberra, Australia) – See all my reviews A world in which Freudian psycho-analysis works as it's supposed to is rather like a world in which magic works - so call this film a fantasy. There's nothing w


With which traditional activity would a squire or foreman, a bagman, a fool and a beast or hobby be associated?

Morris dance Morris dance 2007 Schools Wikipedia Selection . Related subjects: Recreation Cotswold morris with handkerchiefs A morris dance is a form of English folk dance . It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, tobacco pipes, and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers. There are English records mentioning the morris dance dating back to 1448, though dances with similar names and some similar features are mentioned in Renaissance documents in France , Italy , Germany , Croatia , and Spain . The origins of the term are uncertain, but one of the most widely accepted theories is that the term was " moorish dance," "morisques" (in France), "moriskentanz" (in Germany), "moreška" (in Croatia), and "moresco" (in Italy and Spain), which eventually became "morris dance". Another, perhaps simpler, explanation is that "Morris" comes from the Latin "Moris," meaning "as is the custom." This is consistent with the word (with various archaic spellings) sometimes being used to describe some other folk customs such as folk plays. In the modern day, it is commonly thought of as a uniquely English activity, although there are around 150 morris sides in the United States. British expatriates form a larger part of the morris tradition in Australia , Canada , New Zealand , and Hong Kong , and there are isolated groups in other countries, for example that in Utrecht, Netherlands. History in England Illustration of William Kempe morris dancing from London to Norfolk in 1600 Before the English Civil War, the working peasantry often took part in Morris dances, especially at Whitsun. In 1600 the Shakespearean actor William Kempe famously morris danced from London to Norwich , an event chronicled in his Nine Days Wonder (1600). The Puritan government of Oliver Cromwell , however, suppressed Whitsun Ales and other such festivities. When the crown was restored by Charles II , the springtime festivals were restored. In particular, Whitsun Ales came to be celebrated on Whitsunday, as the date coincided with the birthday of Charles II. Morris dancing continued in popularity until the industrial revolution and its accompanying drastic social change. Four teams claim a continuous lineage of tradition within their village or town: Abingdon (their Morris team kept going by the Hemmings Family ), Bampton, Headington Quarry and Chipping Campden(See their website http://www.chippingcampdenmorrismen.org.uk/). Other villages have revived their own traditions, and hundreds of other teams across the globe have adopted (and adapted) these traditions, or have created their own styles from the basic building blocks of morris stepping and figures. Several English folklorists were responsible for recording and reviving the tradition in the early 20th century, often from a bare handful of surviving members of mid-19th-century village sides (teams). Among these, the most notable are Cecil Sharp, Maud Karpeles, and Mary Neal. Boxing Day 1899 is widely regarded as the starting point for the morris revival. Cecil Sharp was visiting at a friend's house in Headington, near Oxford , when the Headington Quarry morris side arrived to perform. Sharp was intrigued by the music and collected several tunes from the side's musician, William Kimber; not until about a decade later, however, did he begin collecting the dances, spurred and at first assisted by Mary Neal, a founder of the Esperance Club (a dressmaking cooperative and club for young working women in London ), and Herbert MacIlwaine, musical director of the Esperance Club. Neal was looking for dances for her girls to perform, and so the first revival performance was by young women in London. Morris dancing in the grounds of Wells Cathedral, Wells, England In the first few decades of the 20th century, several men's sides were formed, and in 1934 the Morris Ring was founded by six revival sides. In the 1960s and especially the 1970s, there was an explosion of new dance teams, some of them women's or mixed sides. At the ti


The Jule Styne song Let Me Entertain You comes from which musical?

Let Me Entertain You - Gypsy - Reinking/McKechnie/Rivera - YouTube Let Me Entertain You - Gypsy - Reinking/McKechnie/Rivera Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 13, 2009 Three greats of musical theatre, Ann Reinking, Donna McKechnie and Chita Rivera, perform "Let Me Entertain You" from Gypsy. From Broadway Sings: The Music of Jule Styne (1987). Like my clips?? Check out my radio station, Sho-Toonz, at http://www.live365.com/stations/mr_bu... Category


Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson were three of the founder members in 1967 of which British folk-rock group?

Simon Nicol (Musician) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Simon Nicol Male Born Oct 13, 1950 Simon John Breckenridge Nicol is an English guitarist, singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He was a founding member of British folk rock group Fairport Convention and is the only founding member still in the band. He has also been involved with the Albion Band and a wide range of musical projects, both as a collaborator, producer and as a solo artist. He has received several awards for his work and career.…  Read More related links Air Rage WomanÃ¢â¬â¢S Drunken Rampage  Shields Gazette Google News - Aug 18, 2011 'Simon Nicol defending, said the case was exceptional, because of her diagnosed and acute fear of flying, and she only travelled by air as it was the only practical way to get to and from Greece. She had taken valium, prescribed by her doctor,' Stars Ready For Fairport's Annual Cropredy Festival  Northampton Chronicle & Echo Google News - Aug 09, 2011 'Guitarist and singer Simon Nicol said: âThe festival originally started because there were two of the band members who lived in Cropredy and we were just asked to perform at the end of the tombola. âWe had no idea it would go on to become a music' Teens Get A Kick Out Of Beating Aussies  The Daily Post Google News - Jul 30, 2011 'VICTORS: Rotorua's Charlie Peato, 17, and Simon Nicol, 15, have recently competed in a kickboxing tournament in Australia and come home with wins. Photo / Andrew Warner 280711aw2 Rotorua teenage kickboxers Charlie Peato and Simon Nicol have come back' Frank Zappa Memorial Pancake Breakfast  Keskisuomalainen Google News - Jul 24, 2011 'Nykyinen kokoonpano ollut kasassa 90-luvulta, ja siinÃ¤ soittavat rumpali Gerry Conway, yhtyeen perusjÃ¤seniin kuulunut laulaja ja kitaristi Simon Nicol, vokalisti ja mandoliininsoittaja Chris Leslie, viulisti Ric Sanders ja basisti Dave Pegg' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Simon Nicol. CHILDHOOD 1950 Birth Born on October 13, 1950. TEENAGE 1964 13 Years Old Born in Muswell Hill, North London, Nicol was the son of a GP, who died in 1964. … Read More He began to play guitar at age 11 and left school at 15. Read Less 1966 15 Years Old In 1966 he was asked to join local band the Ethnic Shuffle Orchestra by bass guitarist Ashley Hutchings, and soon left his job at a local cinema to play full-time. 1967 16 Years Old They rehearsed above his father's old surgery in Fairport house, which gave its name to the band he and Hutchings formed with Richard Thompson and Shaun Frater as Fairport Convention in 1967. … Read More As Thompson emerged as the lead guitarist, Nicol moved towards rhythm duties and occasional backing vocals. After some line-up changes the band enjoyed a degree of commercial success in their early years, with three albums and appearing on Britain's most popular music programme Top of the Pops in 1969 with the single "Si Tu Dois Partir", which reached number 21 in the UK Charts. Nicol contributed his first composition to the band for the second album What We Did on Our Holidays, the short instrumental 'End of a Holiday'. Besides contributing rhythm guitar and backing vocals to this album Nicol also played the autoharp on some songs. Read Less 1969 18 Years Old Nicol was injured in the accident that killed drummer Martin Lamble on 12 May 1969, but when he and the band were recovered they recorded what is usually considered their masterpiece and the most important single album in British folk rock, Liege and Lief (1969), which is credited as the key recording in the creation of the electric folk genre and which helped institute a major surge of interest in British folk music. … Read More Almost immediately after the release of the album Hutchings and vocalist Sandy Denny left the band, which was then joined full-time by Dave Swarbrick on fiddle and by bassist Dave Pegg. While Swarbrick, with his knowledge of traditional music, emerged as the leading figure in the band, Nicol had to shoulder a larger sh


In which small Pennine town could you see the Britannia Coconut dancers on Easter Saturday?

The History of The Britannia Coco-nut Dancers of Bacup. Top of page^ The dances they perform are actually Folk Dances and the custom      of blackened faces may reflect a pagan or medieval background which was done to disguise the dancers from being recognised      by evil spirits afterwards, it may also reflect mining connections. The picture is by no means clear and tales have been related by word      of mouth, however, the dances are supposed to have originated with moorish      pirates (hence the costume). Some of these sailors are said to have      settled in Cornwall and become employed in local mining. As mines and      quarries opened in Lancashire in the 18th & 19th century a few Cornishmen      came North bringing with them mining expertise. It is with these people      that the dances were reputedly brought to this area. In particular two      Cornishmen who came to work in Whitworth (this was related by      a former team member many years ago). Top      of page^ The Dances spread throughout Rossendale and around the turn of the Century there were at least four troupes.      One of these was the Tunstead Mill Troupe who celebrated their      half century in 1907. It is from this troupe that Britannia is      descended. Seven Dances are performed in total. Five Garland Dances,      simply known as Nos' 1 to 5 and two Nut Dances 'Thowd      Cash' and the 'Figures'. The Garland Dances are performed in square sets, each of the Dancers      carries an arched Garland decorated to resemble red, white and blue      flowers. These are Spring ritual dances connected with the renewal of      crops. Similar dances were performed in feudal times when rushbearing      carts took rushes to the Lord of the Manor. One of the Dancers carries      a whip and is known as the 'whiffler' or 'whipper in', he proceeds the      dancers and it is his duty to crack the whip to drive away any evil      spirits or forces of evil. Top      of page^ The      'Nut Dance' is unusual and performed in a straight line. Each Dancer      wears wooden discs or 'nuts' on his hands, knees and belt. During the      Dance the discs which are made of maple wood are struck together in      time to the music. The name Coconuts was given to the discs, probably,      since the dance came to Lancashire and it is said they could resemble      the protection to knees and elbows when crawling along narrow seams      in the mines. Their usual accompaniment is the English concertina but for Easter Saturday      and certain performances members of Stacksteads Silver Band are used.      The music like the dance steps has been handed down over the years. The 'Nutters' have travelled far and wide, appearing several times at      the Royal Albert Hall for the English Folk Dance and Song Society. They      have attended the International Eisteddfod on four occasions and visited      many towns throughout the country. They have appeared in International      Festivals in Arnhem in Holland in 1956 and 1958 and St. Niklaas in Belgium      in 1986 (and asked back again for 2000) and Sidmouth in 1996 (and asked      again in 2001). They have also appeared on TV on numerous occasions:      Larry Graysons Generation Game, Magpie, Surprise Surprise and Jigsaw.      They have featured in documentaries 'Irwell Water' by BBC and 'Out of      the Dark into the Light' by Independent film Co. Top      of page^ Emphasis must be placed on the fact that everything we've said is in      no way authoritive and is open to debate, however, whatever the history      the 'Nutters' are fiercly proud of their tradition and are much loved      and respected by the people of Bacup, one thing is certain wherever      the 'Nutters' go their appearance, the dances, the music and name of      Bacup remains vivid in


In which English town or city are the Christmas Steps and the SS Great Britain?

History of Bristol - VisitBristol.co.uk You are here: About Bristol > All about Bristol > History History of Bristol The rich and eventful history of Bristol as a port stretches back over many centuries. The original town was listed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of 1051 as a port trading regularly with Ireland. Bristol played an extremely important role in sea trade for hundreds of years following this, but as the scale of business and trade grew in the city, so did the need to develop the narrow and relatively small harbour. Bristol's maritime history The geography of the land and the huge tidal range of the Avon had always caused problems for ships docking in Bristol. As the water in the river ebbed back towards the sea, the ships anchored in the harbour would rest on the river bed and be subject to immense pressure from the weight on board, often causing considerable damage to the timbers. As a result, Bristol-built ships were constructed using the finest materials and most skilled techniques, and quickly became famous for their sturdy craftsmanship. Sailors visiting the port would comment on this, spawning the famous saying 'shipshape and Bristol fashion'. Isamabard Kingdom Brunel Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of Bristol's most famous sons, and his feats of engineering soon stretched to the city's waterways. It was Brunel who played a major role in the cutting-edge design and construction of the floating harbour, which is still in use today. This new lock system trapped water in the city's central harbour and allowed ships and boats to stay afloat without being affected by the changing tides. Brunel’s Great Western steamship was built in the city harbour and launched in 1837. It was on this launch that she became the first of Brunel's passenger ships to travel between England and New York. The launch of Brunel's ss Great Britain in 1843 Another of Brunel's famous steamships was the majestic ss Great Britain, the first iron-hulled, propeller-driven ship to cross the Atlantic. Built in Bristol and launched in 1843, this magnificent ship made voyages to New York and Australia and was used as a freight and cargo ship during the Crimean war. After being abandoned in the Falkland Islands, she became a store ship and was left severely damaged by the effects of the weather and the crashing waves. She was eventually rescued and brought back to Bristol in 1970, where she was restored and transformed back into her original state as a 19th Century passenger ship. The ss Great Britain now rests in the original dry dock in which she was built, and is open to the public as one of Bristol’s major visitor attractions. Pirates and privateers Walking along Bristol's ancient harbour, it's easy to imagine the tall ships with their sails whipping in the wind and the shouts and cries of sailors preparing to head out to sea. Bristol's strong links with the ocean, and its key role in the profitable trade of slavery and tobacco, inevitably lead to the city's involvement with piracy. Laws at the time stated that piracy was illegal - however the practice of privateering was not. Privateers were meant to have a 'letter of Marque' from their government allowing them to attack and steal from merchant ships of certain countries. Bristol's most famous pirate, Blackbeard, was allegedly born in the city, near the old harbour. Also known as Edward Teach, the infamous sailor led a reign of terror over the Caribbean Sea and the islands that inhabit it. Another pirate with Bristolian links was Bartholomew Roberts, who roamed the seas in the 18th century. He sailed from Bristol on merchant ships and was forced to join a band of pirates after his own ship was captured. He soon earned respect onboard and eventually became captain of the ship, and went on to become the most successful pirate in history, capturing 456 vessels in four years. He was killed in a battle against HMS Swallow, which had been specially commissioned to capture pirates. He was granted his dying wish to be buried at sea so his body would never be captured. Bristol also played a great ro


The ancient Trinacria symbol features on the flag of which Mediterranean island?

The Trinacria March 16, 2012 By araden Leave a Comment The Trinacria   “Trinacria” is an ancient symbol that shows the head of Medusa surrounded by three bent-running legs.   It’s difficult to say how, when and why this symbol was born.   Example of triskelions have been found in many locations on the shore of the Mediterranean sea: in Crete, Sicily, Greece, France, Asia Minor, North African coastline, Island of Man. All of them are dated after VIII century BC.   The name “Trinacria” comes from the word “trinacrios” that in Greek means triangle. The Romans used to called it “Triquetra” (triangle) referring to the shape of the island, while the Greek used the name “Triskelion” (three legs).   Regarding the meaning of the legs represented in the symbol there are different hypotheses.   The first is that it is a Phoenician derivation, of religious significance, related to the semitic god Baal (a trinity, god of time): the three legs in running position meant the racing of time in the cycle of nature.   The second hypothesis refers to the Spartans (Laecedemons) that used to carry on their shield a bent leg to represent an “L” (the letter Lambda), the initial of their name. The soldiers of Dionysos I (a Greek tyrant) wanted to be recognized as Sicilians, so they put three legs on their shields to symbolize the three promontories of Sicily: Pachinu, Peloru and Lilibeu.   An important element in the symbol is the head of Medusa, and to understand who she was we have to talk about Gorgons.   Gorgon was a terrible creature made up, in part, of the three daughters of the Gods of the sea (Medusa was the most powerful and famous); as well was a hair-do of snakes the creature possessed bronze hands, gold wings and wild boar's tusks; Gorgon lived at the ends of the earth and could petrify a man with its glance.   In the representation of the Sicilian triskelion the terrifying aspect of this feminine monster was reduced to a sweet-looking young maiden. The version proposed for the official banner of Sicily shows the image of a benevolent nature goddess rather than a fearful monster.   In February 2000, after reviewing different options of the banner, the Sicilian Parliament decided to adopt as symbol of the island the design that contains the “Trinacria”, the colors of Sicily (gold and orange) and the name “Regione Siciliana” on top.


Which Mediterranean island features a single Saracen's head on its flag?

Kipling & Clark |  Our Corsica Overview Kipling & Clark |  Our Corsica Overview 20041 (population 326,898)   Oblivious to many tourists, Corsicans go about their daily lives fully unaware they live in one of the most beautiful and untouched islands in the Mediterranean. In addition to some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean, the contrasts in physical beauty here are impressive: alpine forests in the backdrop of the Alta Rocca Mountain Range (great walking trails crossing deep gorges and glacial lakes reaching 3,840 feet), countless quaint, ageless villages, and charming harbor towns, and a uniquely Corsican culture/food. We are grateful for the small number of high quality Corsican guides that serve our clients in this endearing land.   With its first inhabitants dating back to 3000 BC, Greeks first colonized the island in 540 BC. The Greeks were succeeded by the Romans and subsequent waves of various invaders and raiders that made their mark on Corsica. Following successive harsh rule by several Mediterranean kingdoms, the city-state of Genoa gained undisputed control of Corsica around 1500. In 1768, France acquired Corsica (the year before Napoleon’s birth in Ajaccio) and is officially designated as a Special Constitutional State region of France.   Very proud of their heritage, Corsicans refer to France as “Le Continent.” Nationalist sentiment is rooted in a deep, personal love for Corsica and is expressed through the teaching of the Corsican language (Corsu) in schools, or even through FLNC (Front de la Liberation Nationale de la Corse) slogans on public signs and buildings. FLNC was a former military group advocating succession from France and the establishment of the independent state of Corsica   The Gulf of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage Site     Corsica’s Moors Head The Moors Head has become the emblem of Corsica and can be seen on flags throughout the island. Any locally produced goods, official buildings, Corsican owned boats, properties and aircraft carry this symbol and all Corsican political parties (whatever the strength of their Nationalist tendencies) also use the emblem. In some specific cases it may represent a stronger Nationalist/Autonomist leaning, but is generally a simple statement of pride in their country.   The symbol dates back to the 13th century, when the Aragonese were given rights over Corsica by the Pope after their victory over the Saracens. They portrayed their acquisition by the Moor’s Head. It was however, forgotten in Corsica during the subsequent Genoese occupation when the Virgin Mary (the patron Saint of Corsica) was used to symbolism Corsica.   In the 18th century the German adventurer, Theodor Von Neuhof (who became king of Corsica for 6 months in 1736) chose the forgotten Moor’s Head as the National flag. Twenty years later it was re-established as the official Corsican flag by the great Corsican patriot, Pascal Paoli who insisted that the bandanna was moved from its original position covering the eyes (to the forehead) in order to symbolize the liberation of Corsica.   Domaine de Murtoli (RL)   This is an exclusive, picturesque 4,900 acre private estate and working farm, set on the southern tip of Corsica. The closest towns are Sartene and Figari (location of Figari-Sud Corse Airport). The sixteen 17th century style shepherd cottages have been meticulously restored to rustic luxury villas (sleeping 2-13). All have large, wood-burning fireplaces, timbered ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens, and even wine cellars. Add to that private swimming pools and amazing views, and you have a unique, Corsican luxury getaway. Dining includes two very nice restaurants, including La Plage, a terraced seaside restaurant.  Many outdoor activities including hiking, horseback riding, golf, fishing, and a nice, though understated, seaside spa for blissful relaxation.  A recent family client very much enjoyed picking their own fruits and vegetables from the estate garden. Please note a 4×4 vehicle is required to access each villa and the estate, based on the rough, dirt roads.     La Villa Cal


The religious festival Mawlid al-Nabi marks whose birthday?

Islamic Holidays (Ramadan, Muharram, Mawlid al-Nabi, and more) Islamic Holiday Dates Muharram (1 Muharram): The Islamic New Year The month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic liturgical year.  The Islamic year begins on the first day of  Muharram, and is counted from the year of the Hegira (anno Hegirae) the  year in which Muhammad emigrated from Mecca to Medina (A.D. July 16, 622). The  Islamic new year is celebrated relatively quietly, with prayers and readings  and reflection upon the hegira. Mawlid al-Nabi (12 Rabi 1): Prophet Muhammad's  Birthday This holiday celebrates the birthday of Muhammad , the founder of Islam . It is fixed as the 12th day of  the month of Rabi I in the Islamic calendar. Mawlid means birthday  of a holy figure and al-Nabi means prophet. The day is  commemorated with recollections of Muhammad's life and significance.  Fundamentalist Muslims, such as the Wahhabi sect, do not celebrate it. Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal): The Celebration concluding Ramadan Ramadan , the month of fasting, ends with the  festival of Eid al-Fitr. Literally the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," Eid  al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations (Eid al-Adha  is the other). At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, adorn  their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy  visits with friends and family. A sense of generosity and gratitude  colors these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always  important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As  the month draws to a close, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings  by feeding the poor and making contributions to mosques. Eid al-Adha (10 Dhu'l-Hijjah): The celebration concluding the Hajj Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates the prophet Abraham's willingness to obey Allah by sacrificing his son Ishmael.  According to the Qu'ran , just  before Abraham sacrificed his son, Allah replaced Ishmael with a ram, thus  sparing his life. One of the two most important Islamic festivals,  Eid al-Adha begins on the 10 day of Dhu'l-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar . Lasting for three days, it  occurs at the conclusion of the annual Hajj , or pilgrimage to Mecca . Muslims all over the world  celebrate, not simply those undertaking the hajj, which for most Muslims is  a once-a-lifetime occurrence. The festival is celebrated by  sacrificing a lamb or other animal and distributing the meat to relatives,  friends, and the poor. The sacrifice symbolizes obedience to Allah and its  distribution to others is an expression of generosity, one of the five pillars of Islam. —By Borgna Brunner


In which city is the HQ of the car company Mercedes?

About Mercedes-Benz USA | Mercedes-Benz CONTACT US In 2015, MBUSA achieved the highest annual sales volume in its history with 343,088 units sold for the Mercedes-Benz brand, representing a 3.8% increase over 2014 sales. Sprinter Vans achieved an annual sales total of 29,889 gaining 16.1%. Adding 7,484 units from smart, MBUSA's year-end-sales total hit an all-time record 380,461 vehicles, increasing 3.8% from the previous year. Although MBUSA was founded in 1965, importation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles actually began in 1952 under Max Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was a driving force behind the car that cemented the identity of Mercedes-Benz in America: the iconic 300SL Gullwing. By 1957, Mercedes-Benz was in a position to expand its reach in the United States and entered into a distribution agreement with Studebaker-Packard Corporation. Eight years later, the company struck out on its own, forming Mercedes-Benz USA. Over the following years, MBUSA grew into a nationwide organization, now employing over 1,600 people. The company also has 368 associated dealerships that employ over 22,000 people themselves. Working at the Best Mercedes-Benz was founded by Karl Benz, Emil Jellinek (daughter Mercedes), Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach Daimler Corporate headquarters is located in Stuttgart, Germany 93 locations worldwide Production facilities in 17 countries on 5 continents Many pioneering technical innovations that are standard automotive features today were first seen in a Mercedes-Benz car, including the crumple zone (1959), ABS (1978), airbags (1980), belt pretensioners (1980), ESP (1995), PRE-SAFEÂ® (2002) and many other milestones in passenger vehicle technology. /mercedes aboutmb [           ] [C63, C63P, C63C, CLA45C4, CLS63, CLS63P, CLS63C4S, E63, E63P, E63SP, E63W4S, E63S4S, GLA45W4, GLE450C4, GLE63C4S, GLE63W4, GLE63W4S, G63, GTS, S63V4, S65V, S63C4, S65C, SL63, SL65, C450W4, C63W, C63WS, G63W4, G65W4, GLS63W4, C63C, C63CS, SLC43R, S63A4, SL63R, SL65R, GT, GLE43C4, S65A, C43C4, GLC43W4, C43W4, C63A, C63AS, C43A4, E43W4, GLE43W4] true


The Beatles recorded only one song from a Broadway musical Till There Was You, from which musical did it come?

"Till There Was You" by The Beatles. The in-depth story behind the songs of the Beatles. Recording History. Songwriting History. Song Structure and Style. Paul McCartney and Jane Asher “TILL THERE WAS YOU” (Meredith Wilson) The significance of “Till There Was You” in The Beatles recorded canon appears to be infinitesimally small to most Beatles fans, many not having knowledge of them even recording the song.  In fact, some sheet music books which claim to include all of the released Beatles material omit the song, not because of it being a cover song, but simply because they forgot to include it. The truth of the matter is that the song was a major determining factor in The Beatles being signed to EMI’s Parlophone Records in Britain, thereby catapulting them to fame throughout the world.  If it wasn’t for The Beatles adding “Till There Was You” to their repertoire, they no doubt would have had the same fate of most of the ‘beat groups’ of the Liverpool music scene, such as Cass and The Casanovas, Derry and The Seniors and Rory Storm and The Hurricanes. January 1st, 1962, was a monumental day in The Beatles career.  Brian Epstein had arranged an audition for the band at Decca Records and had hand-picked fifteen songs for them to perform in their studio.  Brian’s intent was to show off every facet of their talent, so he chose to include a couple soft ballads with the attempt of appealing to a more adult audience.  The entire audition was recorded on that day to enable the A & R staff to review the recordings in making their decision about signing the group to their record label. In early February of that year, the news reached the ears of Brian Epstein that Decca had decided not to sign The Beatles to their label.  When The Beatles heard this news, John Lennon blamed Brian for them failing the audition, saying that his choice of songs was not a good representation of The Beatles’ live rock and roll performances.  Nonetheless, one good outcome of the Decca auditions was Brian Epstein acquiring two reel-to reel tapes of the audition, which were professional recordings of the fifteen songs The Beatles played on that day.  Brian decided to transfer these tapes to records which would enable him to easily play these songs to other record companies in hopes of securing a recording deal with them. On February 13th, Brian met with George Martin, who was the head of A & R at EMI’s Parlophone Records.  Martin, who was looking for the next pop idol to be secured to his small label, eagerly listened to the discs of the Decca audition.  Although not overly-impressed, “Till There Was You” stuck out like a sore thumb.  He was impressed by George Harrisons’ guitar work as well as McCartney’s vocals, which earmarked Paul as a possible lead singer of the group in George Martin’s mind.  He concluded that it might be worth his while giving The Beatles a proper audition for EMI, which was eventually slated for June 6th. As it turned out, John Lennon was wrong in this case.  It was the inclusion of the soft ballad “Till There Was You” that got them the audition with EMI, which lead to them being signed up to the Parlophone label.  This event, in turn, gave them the chance to show what they could do as performers and songwriters which, shortly thereafter, made The Beatles a household name around the world.  The power that this song, and The Beatles’ performance of it, wielded was remembered by Brian Epstein, as it was wheeled out on different strategic occasions when they were in a position to impress, such as at the Royal Command Performance on November 4th, 1963, and their first Ed Sullivan Show appearance on February 9th, 1964. Another occasion which warranted the song being showcased was the recording of their second British album “With The Beatles.”  With their huge backlog of cover songs contained in their set lists for the past few years, it was a given that they would eventually include the impressive song which basically got them their recording contract in the first place. Songwriting History “Till There Was You” was written by comp


Which British daily newspaper was first published in March 1986 and ceased publication in November 1995?

History of Newspapers by the NMA William Caxton sets up the first English printing press in Westminster. 1549 First known English newsletter: Requests of the Devonshyre and Cornyshe Rebelles. 1621 First titled newspaper, Corante, published in London. 1649 Cromwell suppressed all newsbooks on the eve of Charles I's execution. 1690 Worcester Postman launched. (In 1709 it starts regular publication as Berrow's Worcester Journal, considered to be the oldest surviving English newspaper). 1702 Launch of the first regular daily newspaper: The Daily Courant. 1709 First Copyright Act; Berrow's Worcester Journal, considered the oldest surviving English newspaper, started regular publication. 1712 First Stamp Act; advertisement, paper and stamp duties condemned as taxes on knowledge. Stamford Mercury believed to have been launched. 1717 The Kentish Post and Canterbury Newsletter launched. It took on its current name, Kentish Gazette, in 1768. 1718 Leeds Mercury started (later merged into Yorkshire Post). 1737 Belfast News Letter founded (world's oldest surviving daily newspaper). 1748 Aberdeen Journal began (Scotland's oldest newspaper - now the Press & Journal). 1772 Hampshire Chronicle launched, Hampshire's oldest paper. 1788 Daily Universal Register (est. 1785) became The Times. 1791 Harmsworth (then Northcliffe) bought The Observer. 1906 Newspaper Proprietors Association founded for national dailies. 1907 National Union of Journalists founded as a wage-earners union. 1915 Rothermere launched Sunday Pictorial (later Sunday Mirror). 1922 Death of Northcliffe. Control of Associated Newspapers passed to Rothermere. 1928 Northcliffe Newspapers set up as a subsidiary of Associated Newspapers. Provincial Newspapers set up as a subsidiary of United Newspapers. 1931 Audit Bureau of Circulations formed. 1936 Britain's first colour advertisement appears (in Glasgow's Daily Record). 1944 Iliffe took over BPM Holdings (including Birmingham Post). 1946 Guild of British Newspaper Editors formed (now the Society of Editors). 1953 General Council of the Press established. 1955 Month-long national press strike. Daily Record acquired by Mirror Group. 1959 Manchester Guardian becomes The Guardian. Six-week regional press printing strike. 1960 Photocomposition and web-offset printing progressively introduced. 1964 The Sun launched, replacing Daily Herald. Death of Beaverbrook. General Council of the Press reformed as the Press Council. 1969 Murdoch's News International acquired The Sun and News of the World. 1976 Nottingham Evening Post is Britain's first newspaper to start direct input by journalists. 1978 The Times and The Sunday Times ceased publication for 11 months. 1980 Association of Free Newspaper founded (folded 1991). Regional Newspaper Advertising Bureau formed. 1981 News International acquired The Times and the Sunday Times. 1983 Industrial dispute at Eddie Shah's Messenger group plant at Warrington. 1984 Mirror Group sold by Reed to Maxwell (Pergamon). First free daily newspaper, the (Birmingham) Daily News, launched by husband & wife team Chris & Pat Bullivant. 1986 News International moved titles to a new plant at Wapping. Eddie Shah launchedToday, first colour national daily launched. The Independent launched. 1987 News International took over Today. 1988 RNAB folded. Newspaper Society launched PressAd as its commercial arm. Thomson launched Scotland on Sunday and Sunday Life. 1989 Last Fleet Streetpaper produced by Sunday Express. 1990 First Calcutt report on Privacy and Related Matters. Launch of The European (by Maxwell) and Independent on Sunday. 1991 Press Complaints Commission replaced the Press Council. AFN folded. Death of Robert Maxwell (November). Management buy-out of Birmingham Post and sister titles. Midland Independent Newspapers established. 1992 Management buy-out by Caledonian Newspapers of Lonrho's Glasgow titles, The Herald and Evening Times. 1993 Guardian Media Group bought The Observer. UK News set up by Northcliffe and Westminster Press as rival news agency to the Press Association. Second Calcutt report into s


Which TV series was about a pop group called The Majestics featuring Robbie Coltrane and Emma Thompson?

Tutti Frutti DVD Customer Reviews Over twenty years of waiting is now finally over as you can buy Tutti Frutti on DVD! A pre-CRACKER Robbie Coltrane was the main attraction in the British comedy-drama series TUTTI FRUTTI. The plot was set in motion when a Scottish singing group called the Majestics, hailed as "the Kings of Rock," embarked upon their 25th anniversary tour. Alas, lead singer Big Jazza McGlone had the bad luck and poor timing to drop dead just as the tour began. In desperation, the Majestics hired Big Jazza's portly and uncharismatic kid brother Danny (Robbie Coltrane) to take his place. The series was distinguished by its renditions of classic rock tunes, with Coltrane's singing a revelation. Also in the cast was a young Emma Thompson, whose performance herein earned her a BAFTA Best Actress award. Release Date: 03 August 2009 Certificate: 12 - Suitable for Persons Aged 12 or Over


Which composer?s fifth symphony is known as The Reformation?

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 5 in D major, Op. 107 'Reformation' on SACD - Buy online from Presto Classical City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra , Edward Gardner ‘Mendelssohn in Birmingham’ is an exciting new recording project with the CBSO and its Principal Guest Conductor, Edward Gardner. It celebrates Mendelssohn’s special relationship with the city’s Town Hall and will feature the complete symphonies recorded there. It was a venue much loved by Mendelssohn and saw him conduct many of his own works there, including premieres. ‘Mendelssohn in Birmingham’ also encompasses a major concert series at the Town Hall which will run alongside these recordings. Inspiration for The Hebrides, recorded here in Vol. 1, sprang from experiencing the seas and landscapes of the Scottish Western Isles. The famous wave-like repeated patterns of its opening set the scene for a vivid work that has been a template for composers of ‘sea’ music ever since. Symphony No. 5 ‘Reformation’ was completed in 1832, and although the last of his numbered symphonies, it was the second to be composed. Typically for Mendelssohn, he had doubts about its quality and soon wrote it off. This self-criticism is highly exaggerated of what is a finely crafted and original work. Similarly, despite the success of its premiere in 1833, Mendelssohn significantly revised and eventually abandoned his ‘Italian’ Symphony, No. 4. Fortunately the original score from the premiere was recovered and published, posthumously, in 1851. The symphony is relatively short and its pervasive lightness of touch lends it a unique character and charm. “Gardner's approach is entirely logical, given Mendelssohn's markings. The Hebrides is very dramatically played...All in all a fine trio of performances, individual for sure, and an encouraging start to what I hope will be an extended series.” Gramophone Magazine, February 2014 “[Gardner] and the Birminghamsters catch the hazy “Scottish” atmosphere of the Hebrides, and he is expansive in the outer movements of the Reformation, with its quotation of the Dresden Amen and Luther’s chorale, Ein feste Burg. The Italian Symphony is exhilaratingly delivered — with poetic solos in the andante con moto — especially the breathless Saltarello presto finale.” Sunday Times, 2nd February 2014 “He characterises the land- and seascape of the “Hebrides” Overture with a good ear for storm, surge and serenity, and the purposeful instrumental detail that he elicits is a vital factor, too, in the “Reformation” Symphony.” The Telegraph, 20th February 2014 **** “Unsurprisingly, the quality of the playing here is very high. I particularly enjoyed the timpani roars in The Hebrides Overture. In the Italian Symphony, Gardner coaxes elegant phrasing from the strings...In contrast, [he] allows the Reformation Symphony its full measure of grandeur and intensity.” BBC Music Magazine, April 2014 **** “Did it move me? The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’. The playing is enthusiastic and balances the intimacy and drama of much of this music. Gardner is sympathetic to the nuances of Fingal’s Cave and the sun-drenched pages of the Italian Symphony: he has given me a version of the Reformation Symphony that I can do business with.” MusicWeb International, 28th March 2014 “a characterful performance of his famous Hebrides Overture.” David Smith, Presto Classical, December 2014 Format:


Which river forms part of the border between Germany and Poland?

Germany June 6th.1988 | The river Oder forms part of the bor… | Flickr The river Oder forms part of the border between Germany and Poland. Done


In which south coast town was the Brunei-built railway line running along the sea-front badly damaged in the storms of February 2014?

Storms batter Britain as it happened - Telegraph The claims come after councils in England warned that small rural roads in bad disrepair could be abandoned unless funding is found to restore them. AA president Edmund King said "Our AA patrols report that the floods have destroyed some road surfaces, with potholes being eroded into craters. "The main pothole season isn't with us yet but some of the flooded road surfaces are an accident waiting to happen, particularly for those on two wheels. It is ironic that some car drivers who avoided flood damage are now suffering from road damage." RAC technical director David Bizley said: "We should not be playing verbal ping-pong between local and central government over an issue as important as this as the money simply must be found for these essential repairs. "Emergency funding should be made available, in circumstances like those that have arisen from the recent flooding, to repair damage caused by extreme events. 12.59 David Cameron's decision to chair an emergency Cobra meeting today is not a reflection of concern about the way Owen Paterson, the Environment Secretary, has been handling the crisis, the Prime Minister's official spokesman has insister, adding that he “is doing an excellent job." The Prime Minister had decided to take personal charge of the latest meeting of Cobra - which has met on a daily basis for most of the flooding period - because of the scale of last night's storms, which had inflicted disruption affecting ministries across the Government, including the Department for Transport and Department for Energy and Climate Change, as well as Mr Paterson's Environment Department, said the spokesman. "We saw last night more severe storm weather which has had a significant impact on power supplies," said the spokesman. "It's also had an impact on transport infrastructure, particularly the railway line from Exeter into Cornwall, as well as of course impact on flooding, including on areas that are already suffering from flooding. "So it will an opportunity for the Prime Minister to be able to get the very latest on what is being done in all of those areas." The spokesman said that 60,000 homes had been reconnected to power supplies overnight, and that 8,000 which remained cut off were expected to be reconnected over the course of the day. "There's an impact on power, which of course is an area which DECC lead on," he said. "There is an impact on railway infrastructure, which is a DfT lead, and of course you have an impact in terms of flooding and the like. So you have impacts as a result of severe weather in a number of areas across Government. "Given that, and given the fact that there is a further forecast for later in the week for more severe weather, which could again impact on things such as power supplies and transport as well as flooding, I think it's right that the Prime Minister gets the very latest on the measures that are being taken by a whole series of Government departments." Damage at Brighton's derelict West Pier (EDDIE MITCHELL) 12.35 Devon and Cornwall police are warning residents to stay away from coastal areas. "Multi-agency teams are working across the region to deal with a large amount of calls relating to road debris, damage to property and flooding," a police spokesman said. "The train track and railway station at Dawlish has suffered severe damage overnight and high tide is currently being experienced in the area. "Police would ask anyone planning to travel to Dawlish in order to look at the scene to refrain and allow responders to do everything possible to help local residents. "People are also asked to stay away from coastal areas where waves may well cause damage to vehicles." Police said that The Hoe is Plymouth was experiencing large waves and damage to some properties. "We are currently working with the local authority to make the area as sae as possible," the spokesman said. "There remains a host of minor road closures throughout the region due to road debris and fallen trees. "Motorists are warned to expect the unexpected on rural r


What was the name of the debonair French highwayman prolific in England in the 1660s, he was executed at Tyburn in January 1670?

Full text of "Half-hours with the highwaymen; picturesque biographies and traditions of the "knights of the road"" See other formats WITH     AT LOS ANGELES   CRAWFORD BOOK SHOP  New and Used Books  . MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. > 1   HALF-HOURS WITH THE HIGHWAYMEN   WORKS BY CHARLES G. HARPER   The Portsmouth Road, and its Tributaries : To-day and in Days of Old.  The Dover Road : Annals of an Ancient Turnpike.  The Bath Road : History, Fashion, and Frivolity on an Old Highway.  The Exeter Road : The Story of the West of England Highway.  The Great North Road : The Old Mail Road to Scotland. Two Vols.  The Norwich Road : An East Anglian Highway.  The Holyhead Road: The Mail-Coach Road to Dublin. Two  Vols.  The Cambridge, Ely, and King's Lynn Road: The Great Fenland Highway.  The Newmarket, Bury, Thetfprd, and Cromer Road : Sport  and History on an East Anglian Turnpike.  The Oxford, Gloucester, and Milford Haven Road : The  Ready Way to South Wales. Two Vols.  The Brighton Road : Speed, Sport, and History on the Classic Highway.  The Hastings Road and the " Happy Springs of Tunbridge." Cycle Rides Round London.  A Practical Handbook of Drawing for Modern Methods of Reproduction.  Stage Coach and Mail in Days of Yore. Two Vols.  The IngOldsby Country : Literary Landmarks of "The Ingoldsby Legends."  The Hardy Country : Literary Landmarks of the Wessex Novels.  The Dorset Coast.  The South Devon Coast.  The North Devon Coast.  The Old Inns of Old England. Two Vols.  Love in the Harbour : a Longshore Comedy.  Rural Nooks Round London (Middlesex and Surrey).  The Manchester and Glasgow Road; This way to Gretna  Green. Two Vols.  Haunted Houses; Tales of the Supernatural. The Somerset Coast. [/ the Press.   ri i-a'CittieAWJk-  y\y Feather <m.i rnnr/W Bond aaarOi . 1 lmic,3mu.Annkc>animi. ..., ! .^- top-aiii me C'()iii'[ier.:)/rBootc,5purr. and' andiika On\va\n fw(f^c ml care ,-IMWVV;'  , Jweri\   MULLED SACK.   HALF-HOUKS WITH THE HIGHWAYMEN  PICTURESQUE BIOGRAPHIES AND  TRADITIONS OF THE "KNIGHTS  OF THE ROAD"  BY CHAELES G. HAEPER  VOL. I   Illustrated by Paul Hardy and by the Author, and from Old Prints   LONDON CHAPMAN & HALL, LIMITED  1908  All right i rtttretd i   PRINTED AND BOUND BY  HAZELL, WATSON AND VINEY, LD.,  LONDON AND AYLE3BUKY.   "Preface   v  TN a series of books designed to tell the story  of the roads, and not only of the roads, but < of all subjects connected with road-travel in all  M ages, a book on the Highwaymen was sooner or later  inevitable. We have had in this series the story  of the rise and progress towards perfection of  coaching, and of the decay of stage-coach  O  and mail when the era of steam came in ; and ** we have had two volumes on the Old Inns of  cc  ^ Old England, to which the travellers of a bygone age came, wearied, when the days tedious travel was done. The story of the highwaymen, who robbed those travellers, is now told, for the first  as time since Captain Alexander Smith in 1719-20, in three small octavo volumes, and Captain Charles Johnson in 1742, in one folio volume, collated the numerous chap-books and " last dying speeches and confessions " of that and earlier ages. Captain Johnson, who stole extensively  VOL. I. vii b   264907   viii PREFACE  from Smith, who himself ivas prone to include the most extravagant myths in his pages, calls his folio A GENERAL AND TRUE HISTORY OF  THE LIVES AND ACTIONS OF THE MOST FAMOUS  HIGHWAYMEN. J3oth of them include pirates and murderers. Of the " truth " of much in Smith and Johnson, the less said the better.  No one has ever reprinted those authors in their original extravagance, or their grossness. It would be impossible ; and, if possible, it would not be entertaining. Nor has any one ever edited them, or even ivritten an independent history of the highwaymen. When we consider how astonish- ingly popular those romances have ever been which have had Claude I>u Vail, and Turpin, and their like for heroes, this is not


The religious festival Eid al-Fitr marks the end of what?

Eid al-Fitr festival marks end of Ramadan around the world... Eid mubarak | News | The Week UK email Getty Images Muslims around the world are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Fitr today, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The holiday lasts several days and begins at the start of the lunar month of Shawwal. Here are six things you might not know about one of Islam's most important festivals: The date always varies: The day on which Eid al-Fitr begins is determined by a confirmed sighting of the new moon after a month of fasting, so the date changes every year and varies geographically. Every year there is controversy over the sighting of the moon, the Gulf News reports. "The question religious scholars ask is, why do Muslims put themselves through this confusion every year?" it says. "Science and technology can detect the birth of the new moon."  On Monday, leaders in the Gulf Arab nations announced Eid would begin on 6 July, after they were unable to confirm a sighting of the moon due to poor visibility. Food is at the heart of celebrations: Eid al-Fitr is a holiday dedicated to feasting and serves as the "the light at the end of the tunnel after a long and difficult month of fasting and abstaining," says the Al Bawaba website. Muslims typically enjoy a small breakfast ahead of morning prayers and then visit friends and relatives where a lavish feast is served. Gifts are also exchanged, with clothes the most popular presents.  "On Eid, you are encouraged to eat all the things that are too rich, too sweet, too creamy for a normal day," food writer Sumayya Usmani told the New York Times . Delicacies in her hometown of Karachi include indulgent desserts like fluffy pineapple cake, while in the Middle East, Eid is often celebrated with pastries like Ma'amoul – shortbread filled with dates, pistachios or walnuts. "The whole day is dedicated to rejoicing in having food on the table," Usmani said. But it isn't just about food:  While feasting is central to Eid, there are also religious obligations connected to the festival. Muslims will not only be celebrating the end of fasting, but giving thanks to Allah for providing them with strength through Ramadan. Eid is also a time of forgiveness, self-reflection and giving to charity, says the BBC. The day starts early in the morning, with Muslims gathering at mosques or outdoor squares to perform Eid prayers. The community then celebrates together, with everyone sharing the food they have prepared. "Growing up in India, my parents taught my brother and I that if you are blessed with abundance it's your obligation, or rather it's your privilege, to share your abundance with those less fortunate," writes Ila Paliwal in the Huffington Post . There are calls for it to be a public holiday in Britain: In recent years, the UK government has come under growing pressure to have one of the most important days in the Muslim calendar recognised by British law. "Wouldn't it be a statement that we as a nation embrace [Islam], and the people who hold [it] dear, and we are ready to recognise their place in our society?" said Tory MP Bob Blackman. However, after debating the issue in parliament, the government argued that while it was aware of the importance of the festival, the cost to the economy of another public holiday would be "considerable". There will be events across the UK One of the biggest celebrations in Europe is happening in Birmingham today, with tens of thousands of people attending an event at Small Heath park for prayers, food and entertainment. Similar events are taking place across the UK this week including in Blackburn, Manchester and Bradford. The annual celebration will get underway in London this weekend, with Sadiq Khan leading the festivities in Trafalgar Square on Saturday. The capital's first Muslim mayor released a personal video message today wishing everyone around the world a happy Eid. "London's greatest strength is our diversity and the way we don't just tolerate, but respect and celebrate our different traditions and backgrounds," he said. "Now m


Which British daily newspaper was not published between December 1978 and November 1979?

What Happened in 1978 including Pop Culture, Prices, Events and Technology History of Mobile Phones is introduced in Illinois and Space Invaders appears in arcades Launching a Craze for Computer Video Games . Sweden is the first country in the world to recognize the effect of aerosol sprays on the Ozone Layer and bans the sale. The Serial killer David Berkowitz, "Son of Sam," is convicted of murder after terrorizing New York for 12 months. 1978 is also a great year for movies with Grease summer opening on June 16th , Saturday Night Fever and Close Encounters of the Third Kind all showing in Movie Theatres around the world. Cost of Living 1978 Star Wars Family Pajamas $6.49 - $11.99 Marion, Ohio  Ranch Home, 3 beds , den, 1 1/2 baths, double detached garage $24,500 What Events Happened in 1978 United States Egypt and Israel sign the Camp David Accords in an effort to secure peace between the two nations. More Information for the Camp David Accords Egypt and Israel sign the Camp David Accords, a crucial step in bringing peace to the two warring nations, during September of 1978. The terms of the accords were negotiated at Camp David during an important summit between the leaders of Egypt, Israel, and the United States. They were signed at the White House by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, and United States President Jimmy Carter. The Camp David accords created a framework under which a peace treaty was agreed to during the following year ending a 31 year state of war between the two nations that had existed since the creation of the state of Israel. UK Public Service strikes in UK causes major disruption to all services U.S. US Teachers strike extend summer holidays for thousands of students Germany After nearly 30 years The Volkswagen Beetle stops production having manufactured 20 million cars World Worldwide Unemployment rises after several decades of near full employment World Gold reaches an all time high of $200.00 per ounce U.S. The US Dollar plunges to record low against many European currencies U.S. The Japanese car Imports account for half the US import market following the energy crisis and increase in fuel prices that fuels demand for economy cars European Union The European Court of Human Rights finds the United Kingdom government guilty of mistreating prisoners in Northern Ireland Sweden Sweden becomes the first nation to ban aerosol sprays that are thought to damage earth's protective ozone layer. Rhodesia / Zimbabwe Rhodesia's prime minister Ian Smith and three black leaders agree on the transfer to black majority rule. France on the coast of Brittany. causing an ecological disaster with A slick 18 miles wide and 80 miles long covered about 200 miles (320 km) of Brittany coastline U.S. Serial killer David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam," is sentenced on June 12th to 25 years to life in prison U.S. The US stops production of the Neutron Bomb ( Kills People but leaves buildings and infrastructure standing ) U.S. The first Susan B. Anthony Dollar is minted on  December 13th India Indira Ghandi faces fraud charges in India India India faces it's longest and worst monsoon season in modern times leaving 2 million homeless UK Bulgarian defector Georgi Markov assasinated by Bulgarian Secret Police using poisoned umbrella tip Iran Earthquake strikes Tabas, Iran and surrounding villages killing nearly 20,000 U.S. Roman Polanski flees to France in February 1978, hours before he was to be formally sentenced for rape and other charges against a child United States The first Garfield comic strip debuts in U.S. newspapers. More Information for Garfield. 1. The very first “Garfield” comic strip is published in 41 U.S. Newspapers during June of 1978. 2. Created by cartoonist Jim Davis, the comic strip focused on the life of a lazy and often sarcastic cat named “Garfield.” 3. The comic quickly grew in popularity and was featured in 100 newspapers only a year after its debut. 4. Featuring several other characters including Garfield’s owner John and the cat’s rival pet, a dog named Odie, t


In which English town or city are the Piece Hall and the Eureka Museum?

Great museum for kids - Review of Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax, England - TripAdvisor Review of Eureka! The National Children's Museum Discovery Road, Halifax HX1 2NE, England +44 1422 330069 Attraction details Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours Owner description: We're an award-winning children's museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire, with more than 400 interactive exhibits which inspire children aged 0-11 to learn about themselves and the world around them through imagination, discovery and, most importantly, play! Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Stroller parking, Lockers / storage, Activities for older children, Bathroom facilities, Food available for purchase, Stairs / elevator, Activities for young children There are newer reviews for this attraction “Great museum for kids” Reviewed May 26, 2016 We have been to the museum several times and find it an excellent day out. The variety of displays and activities is very good and aimed at all subject areas (science, space, etc) and aimed at ages from about 4-12. My daughter absolutely loves the downstairs area where they have the mock shops and house - she loves being on the til at m&S and playing in the kitchen with the play food and ovens and the bank. This is an excellent area for kids to use their imagination and if you are ever in London I would recommend Kidzania which is a much bigger version of this concept. The outside areas - big sand pit and various play features is also nice on a hot day. The cafe is average and is always mobbed during meal times with a huge queue and a fight for the chairs and tables but to be expected. Good value for money as you get an annual pass once you pay to get in. Visited October 2015 Ask Liz S about Eureka! The National Children's Museum This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. 1,135 reviews from our community Visitor rating “Fab fun to keep your little ones entertained!” Reviewed May 25, 2016 My parents brought me here as a kid and as tradition i have carried it on! Very educational, yet fun all at the same time. Very reasonably priced if you purchase the annual pass. On the doorstep of Halifax city centre, this makes an ideal place for a day out for everyone. Visited July 2015 Ask Sarah P about Eureka! The National Children's Museum This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. mumofthree3uk Reviewed May 23, 2016 via mobile This was our first visit to EUREKA and it definitely won't be the last. What a brilliant place. I went with my 7yr old and almost 4yr old and there was plenty for us all to see. The kids thought it was great (so did I) we ate in the cafe too which wasn't bad but there are also plenty of seating areas for people who have taken their own food. Visited May 2016 Ask mumofthree3uk about Eureka! The National Children's Museum This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Nicole2701 Reviewed May 18, 2016 via mobile Once you pay which I think is around £12 you get a pass for the year which is excellent. The whole place to children is amazing and they can practically run where ever they want. Love the shop and bank we spend a lot of time in these 2. I take my 4 year old and she loves it the only downfall t some things are a little hard for her to use. Ie the till at marks and Spencer's and the code cracker at the bank. I enjoy helping so it's not Rhys much of a problem. We have got so much use out of our pass and on a sunny day it's a fantastic place to do because of the outdoor sand pit which she loves! Easily accessible by train as it drop you off right out aside and easy to find by car too. Parking charges do apply at the car park but there's fairly cheap. Found the cafe reasonably priced but the calypso was £1.50 only thing that was ott with price. We probably go once a month so it's a good place to go and we are definitely getting our money's worth! :) Visited May 2016


John Renboum, Bert Jansch and Danny Thompson were three of the founder members in 1967 of which British folk-rock group?

Pentangle | Download Music, Tour Dates & Video | eMusic Group Members: Bert Jansch And John Renbourn , Bert Jansch , Bert Jansch Conundrum , Stefan Grossman And John Renbourn , Danny Thompson , John Renbourn Group , The John Renbourn Group , Rod Clements , Peter Kirtley , John Renbourn All Music Guide: Were Pentangle a folk group, a folk-rock group, or something that resists classification? They could hardly be called a rock & roll act; they didn't use electric instruments often, and were built around two virtuoso guitarists, Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, who were already well-established on the folk circuit before the group formed. Yet their hunger for eclectic experimentation fit into the milieu of late-'60s progressive rock and psychedelia well, and much of their audience came from the rock and pop worlds, rather than the folk crowd. With Jacqui McShee on vocals and a rhythm section of Danny Thompson (bass) and Terry Cox (drums), the group mastered a breathtaking repertoire that encompassed traditional ballads, blues, jazz, pop, and reworkings of rock oldies, often blending different genres in the same piece. Their prodigious individual talents perhaps ensured a brief lifespan, but at their peak they melded their distinct and immense skills to egg each other on to heights they couldn't have achieved on their own, in the manner of great rock combos like the Beatles and Buffalo Springfield. When Pentangle formed around late 1966 or early 1967 (accounts vary), Jansch and Renbourn had already recorded one album together (Bert and John), and done some solo recordings as well. Jansch was more inclined toward blues and contemporary songwriting than Renbourn, who was stronger in traditional British folk music. Jacqui McShee, whose bell-clear, high singing set the standard (along with Sandy Denny) for female British folk-rock vocals, began rehearsing with the pair. After a false start with a forgotten rhythm section, Thompson and Cox -- who had been working with Alexis Korner -- were brought in to complete the quintet. Pentangle's first three albums -- The Pentangle (1968), the double-LP Sweet Child (1968), and Basket of Light (1969) -- are not only their best efforts, but arguably their only truly essential ones. With Shel Talmy acting as producer, the band rarely took a misstep in its mastery of diverse styles and material. Thompson and Cox gave even the traditional folk ballads a jazz swing and verve; the guitar interplay of Jansch (who was also a capable singer) and Renbourn was downright thrilling, each complementing and enhancing the other without showing off or getting in each other's way. McShee's beautiful vocals, though not as emotionally resonant as her close counterpart Sandy Denny, were an under-appreciated component to the band's success with the pop audience. And Pentangle were very popular for a time, at least in England, where Basket of Light made number five, and "Light Flight" was a small hit single. They introduced some electric guitars on their early-'70s albums, which generally suffered from weaker material and a less unified group effort. The original lineup broke up in 1973; Jansch and Renbourn (who had never really abandoned their solo careers) continued to record often as soloists, and remained top attractions on the folk circuit. Thompson joined John Martyn for a while, and has remained active as a session musician, in addition to recording some work of his own for the Hannibal label. The original group reunited for the reasonably accomplished Open the Door album in the early '80s, and other versions of the group recorded and toured throughout the '80s and '90s, usually featuring McShee and Jansch as the sole remaining original members.


Morocco leather is made from the skin of which animals?

Traditional Moroccan Leather Tanneries – Fez | Moroccan Bling Traditional Moroccan Leather Tanneries – Fez Posted on 28/07/2012 by jessiculture Within Moroccos’ artisanal economy leather is the country’s largrest export to partners like Spain, France and India.and exports up to 100 million slippers annually. Much of the leather production is carried out in factories to keep up with export standards however Moroccos ancient tanneries are still very much in working execution. Fez, is the heart of where it all began centuries ago. The city of Fez was founded in the 9th century and is now home to over one million people. . In 1981 the Old Medina was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Old Medina is specifically home to three ancient leather tanneries, the largest being the Chouara Tannery, which has been washing, treating, smoothing, and coloring animal skins into soft, leather goods for over a thousand years. Ground level at the liming process – Chouara Tanneries, Fez. 2012 The start of the tanning process begins with the collection and sorting of the raw animal skins. The types of animal skins used are sheep skin, goat skin, camel skin, and cow skin with the best quality leather coming from goat and camel skins.  These skins are soaked for two to three days in large specialty vats that contain a mixture of cow urine, quicklime, water, and salt. This mixture will loosen excess fat, flesh, and hair that remain on the skins. Once the soaking duration is done, tanners then scrap away excess hair fibers and fat in order to prepare the skins for dyeing. Once the skins have been cleaned, they are laid out to dry on the surrounding rooftop terraces. Dried, the skins are taken to a different set of vats where they are washed and soaked in a mixture of water and pigeon poop in order to make the skins supple and soft. Pigeon poop contains ammonia that acts as softening agents that allows for the skins to become so malleable and to some exten the animal hair loosens. The tanner then uses his bare feet to knead the skins for up to three hours to achieve the desired softness. At this point, once the leather has reached its desired softness, the skins are moved to a select set of vats for the tanning (or dyeing) process. Within the Old Medina, the tanneries continue to use natural vegetable dyes, such as poppy flower (red), indigo (blue), henna (orange), cedar wood (brown), mint (green), and saffron (yellow). Other materials used for dyeing include pomegranate powder, which is rubbed on the skins to turn them yellow, and olive oil, which will make them shiny. However it is not stated by tanners or tannery shop workers but one suspects that chemical products are also used today for a better quality and longer lasting color, along with a less pungent odor. Tanners softening tools.  When fully dried, the edges of the finished skins are cut and used as fillers for other products. The leather is then sold to other craftsmen who make the famous Moroccan slippers, known as babouches, as well as wallets, handbags, furniture and other leather accessories. Many of these products are making their way into the European markets are suddenly becoming a sought after commodity.   The life of a tanner is not an easy one. Not only is it considered to be one of the hardest and dirtiest professions within  Fez, it is also incredible labor intensive. The art of tanning is run and carried out by men. Many of the families and workers live around the tanneries and their skills are passed down from generation to generation through the male lineage though a tradition less and less evident as schooling becomes obligatory and horizons broaden. In response to this and to keep traditional skills alive a new artisanal school has been set up on the edge of Fez medina to see traditional handicrafts through to the future via Morocco s youth. Since the tanneries are one of the main perpetrators contributing to river pollution, Aziza Chaouni and LA-based urban planner Takako Tajima, are proposing to move the tanneries that exist in the Old Medina closer to the


The Red Special electric guitar was custom-buiit by which musician?

Welcome To The Official Home Of Brian May Guitars Welcome To Brian May Guitars... The Official Web Site If you are interested in purchasing a guitar built to the design of my original Red Special, you have come to the right place... It has been quite a journey to arrive at this point. Through the years there has been a multitude of replicas of the “Old Lady” built by both amateurs and professionals, including two major issues - from Guild Guitars of the USA, and Burns UK -  but, as of 2004, I am pleased to say that the commercial Red Special has at last come home. I was concerned that it ought to be me personally who controlled the design and manufacture of these instruments and so I have teamed up with Barry Moorhouse of House Music and Pete Malandrone, my long-time tech man, to create a brand new range, our aim being to make the absolute best products at an affordable price, so that all may enjoy the special sound and feel of a Brian May designed guitar. Cheers... and Rock!! BMG Winter Special For a limited period, buy a Brian May Guitars Special at our standard discount price of £649 and get an exclusive FREE gift package - worth over £50 - including... Exclusive Brian May Guitars T-Shirt BMG Microfibre Polishing Cloth Set of ELITES Electric Strings (choice of gauges) Official 2005 Limited Edition Brian May/Queen/Paul Rodgers Commemorative Silver Sixpence