Author: july1966

Bear with....this is a new blog. I have an established blog on other subjects so am not totally hopeless and I will over the next couple of months have this looking vaguely organised and informative! Chris

British Idioms – Sweet Fanny Adams: The Curious and Tragic Origins of a Familiar Phrase

~ july1966

by Chris Harris Sweet Fanny Adams: The Curious and Tragic Origins of a Familiar British Phrase If someone offers you or asks you for something and you reply, “You’ll get Sweet Fanny Adams,” or FA, of course, everyone understands what you mean. It is one of those phrases that sits comfortably in everyday British conversation. … Continue reading British Idioms – Sweet Fanny Adams: The Curious and Tragic Origins of a Familiar Phrase

An Unwanted Landmark and the Decline in Attendances at Lewes FC

~ july1966

BY Chris Harris Last night the Lewes men’s team drew a crowd of just 351 supporters, a figure that would have seemed almost unimaginable not so long ago. For the first time, possibly since the introduction of fan ownership, the club’s average attendance has now slipped below the average for the division we compete in. … Continue reading An Unwanted Landmark and the Decline in Attendances at Lewes FC

Upcycling Project. The Deconstruction and Reworking of a Victorian Over Mantel Mirror

~ july1966

by Chris Harris Even the greatest creations eventually fail. That’s the reality of age. Old things disintegrate. Not in the same way as modern flat-pack furniture built to survive three years and a house move — but even the finest, most beautifully crafted antique pieces eventually suffer structural decline. Take this huge late Victorian over … Continue reading Upcycling Project. The Deconstruction and Reworking of a Victorian Over Mantel Mirror