Orange cat helping all other cats 😹

A strangely moving plaque in the cloisters of Durham cathedral- of particular interest to Americans

Che succede?

Britain self sanctioned itself with Brexit trade barriers, making it almost impossible to export and import goods to/from our biggest market. The new deals with the RoW are worse and British businesses are suffering as there’s less trade, less variety and higher prices.  Labour

18.9.16 (written Citadel at Verdun) The weather is very bad here, fog & rain. What to think of this war, I think we will have to spend another winter at war, it would be terrible to have too. I would like to go and do some time in a hospital. We are all here wishing we were sick

John Major describes the Rwanda plan as ‘unconscionable’ and urges Tory party to recover the centre ground. Jenrick and Tugendhat would leave the ECHR Badenoch would reinstate Johnson and court Reform Cleverly would bring back Rwanda. Lost cause John. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The River Ebro, winding like a green serpent across the arid Monegros of Aragón.

"Portrait of María Reyna de Fernández Blanco" {1899} By ~ Carolus-Duran

I cannot believe no one is calling this a cat poo cino.

Old Woman Reading Mid-17th century Dominicus van Tol, active Leiden, c. 1635–1676. (Philadelphia Museum of Art)

18 Sept 1535: John Hilsey ex-Dominican successor to the executed John Fisher in Rochester consecrated by Cranmer #otd Preacher at Catherine of Aragon's funeral in 1536. On 24 Feb 1538 he formally ridiculed the Rood of Boxley. (Diliff)

She'll have to pay for the Starmers' fur coats? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Slowly but surely, rationality is returning in UK politics…as Davey pushes for the return of Britain in the European single market…first step to put 🇬🇧 again in 🇪🇺

Christmas tasting season has started! First out the blocks is Corney & Barrow with a focused range that includes new wines from Barta, Ambriel, Maturana, Joostenberg, L’Aurage, Ridolfi, Pago Balbaina and a magnum of top Blanc de Blancs for just £30. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/c…

Magdelen College Oxford plans to demolish the ugly 1960s Waynflete Building. I have no problem but wonder if the replacement is a mite too high? Historic England has also voiced concerns about some older buildings on St Clements included in the scheme. @magdelenoxford

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📷 Frank Horvat. Cireur de chaussures Années 1950. Paris