Gulliver taking his final leave of the land of the Houyhnhnms; Sawrey Gilpin, 1769

Britain My website

My new service for readers

August 30, 2020September 1, 2020 Melanie

I’m delighted to tell you about improvements I’m making to the service I provide for my...
Britain Culture wars

Arrogant National Trust betrays trust of the nation

August 27, 2020 Melanieheritage, National Trust, stately homes

The National Trust’s proposed “revolution” in its relationship with the public has caused justifiable outrage. Its...
Culture wars Jewish people

Support for Black Lives Matter repeats a lethal error of history

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Melanieantisemitism, Black Lives Matter, Democratic party, Stalinism

In the 20th century, thousands of progressively minded people supported Soviet communism. Believing this ideology was...