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Why our obsession with ‘fake news’ is damaging our sense of perspective
Much has been made of Netflix’s historical drama The Crown which charts the reign of Britain’s monarch, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. It has been hailed and attacked for its historical accuracy and inaccuracy alike. Yet there is no denying its popularity with viewers around the world. This makes it an influential piece of TV Read more
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What next for our statues
It has now been a week since the symbolic events of 7th June when Black Lives Matter protesters pulled down the statue of Edward Colston from its pedestal in Bristol’s city centre and dropped it in the harbour to lie in a watery grave. Colston’s statue has since been retrieved and plans are being made Read more
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Why statues have no place in modern society
On 25th May 2020, an African-American citizen of Minneapolis was killed by police during his arrest for allegedly using counterfeit money to buy cigarettes. He died after a white police officer knelt on his neck and back for over eight minutes. His death has sparked various international Black Lives Matter protests, with calls for action Read more
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The Ghost of Beddgelert
You may be familiar with an old legend about a dog, a baby, and a broken man. If you are, then bear with me as this story is of more than just on old Welsh fairy-tale. For those who are not so well versed in old folk tales from the more remote parts of the Read more
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A Pint of Scrumpy and a Game of Skittles
The Culture and History of Somerset in a few words… Deep in the heart of Somerset lies the ancient city of Wells. Often described as ‘England’s smallest city’, it is a place where town and country meet in harmony. Situated on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills and surrounded by the beauty of Somerset’s Read more
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Fully Alive: A people’s spiritual past seen through 20th Century eyes
Bath Abbey stands at the heart of the city of Bath, dominating the city’s skyline, and is the epicentre of the city’s cultural and spiritual life. A place of Christian worship for hundreds of years and visited by millions of tourists every year, the Abbey’s walls, windows and flagstones echo with the comforting continuity of Read more
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