Dr Bendor Grosvenor FRHistS

Yes, the scale of the Green win has shot the 'only we can stop Reform' argument.

Any worse than an economist?

My main conclusion from Gorton and Denton so far is that the punditocracy has little idea of what’s going on. They are as invested in, and connected to, the old system as the old parties.

Suspect the chance that something odiously fatal to the PM is found in the Mandelson documents have increased this morning. (And sacking the Cabinet Secretary responsible for handing the papers over might not have been too clever either).

Deep, deep joy that Goodwin isn’t an MP.

although one might in fact say the un-invention...

Aha, yes!

ah, well plenty of time yet. In all seriousness, someone needs to take a look at the history of history of art in the UK. That is, in the last forty years or so, charting the shift in approach and methodology. It needs a slightly removed eye to do it, you'd be great!

Nothing beats the interior photo, looks like a northern nightclub in the mid 70s.

The journey isn't over - the PhD awaits!

There were two chapels, though we don't know where the Diptych was kept. The image of the Madonna Richard went to see before going to Smithfield in 1381 was most likely in the Abbey.

That’s true. Although tbh I suspect we’re still at the beginning of this particular crisis. Who knows what else will emerge.

Oh cool, you crammed a lot in, thanks for coming!

Ah yes, quite right.

In my Times it says ‘since the abdication’.

Many thanks John, and thanks for coming!

Great to meet you Beth!

Our national embarrassments come thick and fast these days, but today I think Blair’s performance at Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ was even more cringe than the arrest of Mr M-W.

Oh cool, thanks, see you later Beth! And enjoy WoD…

Aha! Thanks, see you there!

Yes.

👍

Wish I'd heard this before visiting Tate Turner Constable exh. Brilliant discussion of Constable which makes you look at his work with fresh eyes

Have you tried using the toilets in arrivals?!

That’s true.

Yes. Though EDI makes a v healthy profit for its owners. It just has zero public service remit.

Ah! Ta.

If you wanted to argue Britain is becoming an un-developing country, flying from Zurich Airport (runs like a Rolex, part state-owned) into Edinburgh Airport (grim, filthy, owned by BlackRock) would be a good place to start.

Many good points! But I think most people looking at the wrong end - I’m afraid it’s the university courses which are the problem. Not attracting pupils nor parents. So that feeds into demand for A Level (which broadly looks pretty good).

Goodness I feel sorry for all those figure skaters taking a tumble tonight. What pressure they must have been under. (And wasn’t the marking for Ilia a bit harsh? 15th??)