Book Burning

Book Burning  Did you know that for hundreds of years a Bible in the English language was illegal in England? Throughout the mediaeval period in Europe it was illegal to…

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Hundred Acre Wood

Hundred Acre Wood A few weeks ago we actually had a holiday—yes, a real live holiday after eighteen months confined at home by the Covid jailor!We stayed with our friends…

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To Be Absolutely Clear . . .

To Be Absolutely Clear . . .  Before I begin, I would like to be absolutely clear that I propose to be completely transparent . . .If you give even…

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Resolving the Right Route?

Resolving the Right Route?  I mentioned in my Sunday sermon today [20 June 2021] that 1966 was a stellar year for Britain. Though on reflection perhaps “notable” would be a…

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The Size of Things

The Size of Things The Size of ThingsI find it fascinating that very tiny amounts of a chemical can have a massive effect on our bodies. The pills I take…

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Enduring to the End

Enduring to the End There’s been a lot of talk recently about psychological and material challenges because of Covid restrictions. Much hand wringing in the media, anxiety for mental welfare.…

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Owning Up

Owning Up When I went to Acklam Hall Grammar School in 1957 I had a headmaster who was steeped in what many people think of as traditional British traditions: stiff-upper-lip,…

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Symbols

Symbols We live in a world of symbols. Traffic lights keep us safe: we know what red or green mean. A policeman’s uniform is a more complex symbol, a flag…

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Fugitive Memory
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Fugitive Memory

Fugitive Memory Forgetting comes easier as I get older, in fact it often comes whether I like it or not. Some of you have yet to reach this challenge. But…

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Crowds

CROWDS I don’t like crowds. Never have. Don’t like big cities. I avoid walking in crowded town centres. London is anathema for me. Never been comfortable at a football match…

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