The Coldham Common Cowboy
@commoncowboy.bsky.social
Ex-journo and reluctant author, third age. For: proper music, books, outdoors, social history, the potato, Cambridge United, languages, Guinness, plums. Against: intolerant gits, unkindness, socks, misuse of power.
Scandalous that the university didn't respond to requests for comment.
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Cambridge University urged to apologise over jailing of thousands of ‘evil’ women without evidence or trial
A 1561 charter granted powers to imprison young working-class women found walking with undergraduates after dark
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December 7, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Scandalous that the university didn't respond to requests for comment.
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More power to Caroline Biggs' elbow.
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Cambridge University urged to apologise over jailing of thousands of ‘evil’ women without evidence or trial
A 1561 charter granted powers to imprison young working-class women found walking with undergraduates after dark
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2024 at 8:46 PM
More power to Caroline Biggs' elbow.
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It's about time the university was held accountable for this outrage.
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Cambridge University urged to apologise over jailing of thousands of ‘evil’ women without evidence or trial
A 1561 charter granted powers to imprison young working-class women found walking with undergraduates after dark
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2024 at 8:45 PM
It's about time the university was held accountable for this outrage.
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"Restroom" is just as bad.
November 29, 2024 at 2:06 PM
"Restroom" is just as bad.
Has someone already started an anti-bathroom campaign? Sick of hearing the word "bathroom" used when what is meant is "toilet(s)".
A recent museum visit was spoilt when a welcoming volunteer pointed out the location of the "bathroom". I said I wasn't planning to have a bath; he looked confused. mf/
A recent museum visit was spoilt when a welcoming volunteer pointed out the location of the "bathroom". I said I wasn't planning to have a bath; he looked confused. mf/
November 29, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Has someone already started an anti-bathroom campaign? Sick of hearing the word "bathroom" used when what is meant is "toilet(s)".
A recent museum visit was spoilt when a welcoming volunteer pointed out the location of the "bathroom". I said I wasn't planning to have a bath; he looked confused. mf/
A recent museum visit was spoilt when a welcoming volunteer pointed out the location of the "bathroom". I said I wasn't planning to have a bath; he looked confused. mf/
Inspired by @theduncanmackay.bsky.social 's Echolands, I visited fenland Iron Age "hill" fort Stonea Camp. Intriguing banks and ditches, just 2m above sea level; low sun, vast sky; utter silence until it was broken by the distant thunder of a distant USAAF transport – an entrancing place.
November 27, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Inspired by @theduncanmackay.bsky.social 's Echolands, I visited fenland Iron Age "hill" fort Stonea Camp. Intriguing banks and ditches, just 2m above sea level; low sun, vast sky; utter silence until it was broken by the distant thunder of a distant USAAF transport – an entrancing place.
I recall with a thrill the winter a flock of fieldfares and redwings descended on our crab apple and denuded it within minutes. Apologies for the crap pic; it was taken through a grimy conservatory window.
November 24, 2024 at 1:08 PM
I recall with a thrill the winter a flock of fieldfares and redwings descended on our crab apple and denuded it within minutes. Apologies for the crap pic; it was taken through a grimy conservatory window.
Sláinte! One of many things I've learned from the French is the importance of the aperitif. This beautiful Jura malt would gain the approval of my father-in-law, who says that I taught him how to drink whisky – much appreciated from a people who are the world's largest per capita whisky drinkers.
November 23, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Sláinte! One of many things I've learned from the French is the importance of the aperitif. This beautiful Jura malt would gain the approval of my father-in-law, who says that I taught him how to drink whisky – much appreciated from a people who are the world's largest per capita whisky drinkers.
More delightful etymology of the "how come I never realised that?" variety: the word muscle is ultimately derived from the Latin musculus, meaning little mouse.
The appearance of muscles working was thought to resemble a mouse or mice scurrying under the skin.
The appearance of muscles working was thought to resemble a mouse or mice scurrying under the skin.
November 23, 2024 at 10:53 AM
More delightful etymology of the "how come I never realised that?" variety: the word muscle is ultimately derived from the Latin musculus, meaning little mouse.
The appearance of muscles working was thought to resemble a mouse or mice scurrying under the skin.
The appearance of muscles working was thought to resemble a mouse or mice scurrying under the skin.
Delighted to learn that the word "nosferatu" *might* be derived from the Romanian Nesuferitu, which means "the offensive one" or "the insufferable one".
I can think of a few people I'd apply it to: Nosferatu Trump has a certain ring to it, as does Nosferatu Farage.
I can think of a few people I'd apply it to: Nosferatu Trump has a certain ring to it, as does Nosferatu Farage.
November 22, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Delighted to learn that the word "nosferatu" *might* be derived from the Romanian Nesuferitu, which means "the offensive one" or "the insufferable one".
I can think of a few people I'd apply it to: Nosferatu Trump has a certain ring to it, as does Nosferatu Farage.
I can think of a few people I'd apply it to: Nosferatu Trump has a certain ring to it, as does Nosferatu Farage.
I'm an enthralled time traveller in the company of Echolands, @theduncanmackay.bsky.social 's thrilling search for traces of Boudica's rampage against the Roman occupiers in AD60.
Apparently today is #BoudicaFriday, and I'm glad.
Apparently today is #BoudicaFriday, and I'm glad.
November 22, 2024 at 9:06 AM
I'm an enthralled time traveller in the company of Echolands, @theduncanmackay.bsky.social 's thrilling search for traces of Boudica's rampage against the Roman occupiers in AD60.
Apparently today is #BoudicaFriday, and I'm glad.
Apparently today is #BoudicaFriday, and I'm glad.
Some interesting theories about the greatest cover songs here. I agree with one of them.
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The seven greatest cover songs of all time – according to music experts
Our academic experts share their favourite cover songs, from Siouxsie and the Banshees to Suede.
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September 27, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Some interesting theories about the greatest cover songs here. I agree with one of them.
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It is written: a house without potatoes is in a right old state.
September 25, 2024 at 11:47 AM
It is written: a house without potatoes is in a right old state.
Don't remember this from the time. Nor do I recall how soon it became evident that books printed on breakfast cereals wouldn't survive the addition of milk.
September 24, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Don't remember this from the time. Nor do I recall how soon it became evident that books printed on breakfast cereals wouldn't survive the addition of milk.
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#Professions listed in 1881 #census. Dont believe all of them.
September 22, 2024 at 6:39 PM
#Professions listed in 1881 #census. Dont believe all of them.
Who's for the schooner? I reckon it would be a sensible third option for beer consumption, but I can hear the reactionary voices declaring it a trashing of our traditions and culture.
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British beer drinkers, face the truth: a pint is too big, a half is too small – all hail the two-thirds measure | Elle Hunt
Millions have always known it and now scientists agree that for health and pleasure, less is more, says freelance journalist Elle Hunt
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September 23, 2024 at 6:30 AM
Who's for the schooner? I reckon it would be a sensible third option for beer consumption, but I can hear the reactionary voices declaring it a trashing of our traditions and culture.
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September 22, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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Remains of Roman town discovered in Cambridgeshire given protected status.
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Remains of Roman town discovered in Cambridgeshire given protected status
Evidence of highly organised urban settlement found during survey work for solar farm near Great Staughton
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September 20, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Remains of Roman town discovered in Cambridgeshire given protected status.
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Extraneous 'R', surely.
September 19, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Extraneous 'R', surely.
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Thanks for slippers and rhubarb.
September 17, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Thanks for slippers and rhubarb.
Colossal talent from whom the world simply hasn't heard enough. I remember being staggered by his 1973 album River, and I still don't understand why it isn't one of the all-time best-sellers.
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Hendrix, Jagger, Bowie and me: Terry Reid, the British pop outlier adored by the greats
He was courted by Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, toured with Tina Turner and the Rolling Stones and was idolised by everyone from Aretha Franklin to Dr Dre. British pop’s nearly man tells his astonishi...
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September 19, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Colossal talent from whom the world simply hasn't heard enough. I remember being staggered by his 1973 album River, and I still don't understand why it isn't one of the all-time best-sellers.
www.theguardian.com/music/2024/s...
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Sad to hear that Chingford is now considering it's own mortality
September 16, 2024 at 6:10 AM
Sad to hear that Chingford is now considering it's own mortality
Happy birthday, inventor John Joseph Merlin (1735-1803). Among his gadgets: a rotating table that enabled the filling of up to 12 cups of tea without moving and a device that allowed blind people to play cards. While skating and playing a violin, he careered into and smashed a mirror worth £500.
September 17, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Happy birthday, inventor John Joseph Merlin (1735-1803). Among his gadgets: a rotating table that enabled the filling of up to 12 cups of tea without moving and a device that allowed blind people to play cards. While skating and playing a violin, he careered into and smashed a mirror worth £500.
New Zealand definitely has some of the best bird species going. The hoiho ('noisy shouter'), which has just won the bird of the year title, is a smelly penguin to which dogs are irresistibly attracted. It is partly for this reason that it's on the danger list.
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Rare smelly penguin wins New Zealand bird of the year contest
The hoiho, which means ‘noise shouter’, triumphed in a year free from the usual scandals surrounding the competition
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September 16, 2024 at 6:09 AM
New Zealand definitely has some of the best bird species going. The hoiho ('noisy shouter'), which has just won the bird of the year title, is a smelly penguin to which dogs are irresistibly attracted. It is partly for this reason that it's on the danger list.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/s...
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It's obvious, innit? It's for people who find themselves temporarily inverted.
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Upside down fisherman mural leaves Fleetwood community baffled
The mural which is on the side of a carpet shop in a Lancashire town, shows a fisherman and swirling sea.
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September 12, 2024 at 6:47 AM
It's obvious, innit? It's for people who find themselves temporarily inverted.
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