Tag Archives: The Flaming Sword

The Left, the left and the English

Posted on 5 August 2011 by Byrnsweord

It is not every day that this humble blogger is called ‘indomitable’. It is still less frequent that his writing is described as being ‘tosh’ (this is not to say that all my work has been met with universal praise… … Continue reading →

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An Englishman’s Christmas

Posted on 24 December 2010 by Byrnsweord

There are always so many things to say at this special time of year. I shall say none of them. Instead, I wish to mark this Crístesmæsse with an ancient carol, detailing the most famous story in the world far … Continue reading →

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On Remembrance Sunday

Posted on 14 November 2010 by Byrnsweord

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: The Flaming Sword

The Left, the left and the English

An Englishman’s Christmas

On Remembrance Sunday

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