ARTICLE 1 Clubs in England run by their supporters operate under a constitution — a brilliant framework that, if followed, can lead to real success. The problem is, there’s no statutory body to enforce it. And that’s where things can get messy. Very messy. This is the story of how complacency, detachment, and poor oversight … Continue reading long article
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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
Popular Idioms and Phrases and Why We Say “You Wait Ages for a Bus, and Then Two Come at Once”
by Chris Harris The Historical Roots of a Familiar Expression The phrase “You wait ages for a bus, and then two come at once” goes back to the lived realities of twentieth century British cities. Public transport in places like London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham was notoriously irregular during the post-war decades. You may remember … Continue reading Popular Idioms and Phrases and Why We Say “You Wait Ages for a Bus, and Then Two Come at Once”
The Multi Purpose Uses and The Lost Elegance of the Antique Music Chest & Why It Deserves a Second Life
by Chris Harris I haven’t bought a music chest for at least two years, but last week I bought three. There are pieces of furniture that were made during a specific period of time 1880-1920 and are regarded as redundant, not because they are outdated, but because they embody a way of living that has … Continue reading The Multi Purpose Uses and The Lost Elegance of the Antique Music Chest & Why It Deserves a Second Life
The Rights of Fans. 