Monthly Archives: November 2010

The King James Version: “Translation it is that openeth the window, to let in the light”

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

In keeping with the vogue for celebrating anniversaries of one form or another, we have a feast of biblical proportions to look forward in 2011 – the 400th anniversary of the Authorised Version of the Bible (also known as the … Continue reading →

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Aung San Suu Kyi, mobile phones and English

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

The freeing of Aung San Suu Kyi has reminded me – and others – of the power of the human voice, and in particular of the resonant and compelling quality of her impeccable spoken English.  During the first period of … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Prestonpans Tapestry: “the world’s longest embroidered artwork”

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

The surprising success at Prestonpans was the tinder that sparked the initial success of the Jacobite revolt in 1745:  on 21 September 1745 the Jacobite army loyal to James Francis Edward Stuart and led by his son Charles Edward Stuart … Continue reading →

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