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More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.

UK defence spending will rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, the Prime Minister has announced.

Walefield Rhubarb festival

A 1863 painting of Maltby near Rotherham by Ambrose Wheeler Holohan (1836–1910). When this was painted Maltby was a small agricultural village before the discovery of coal at the end of the 19th century, turned it into a mining town.

Whilst we are on the subject of Saint Andrew. LNER Railway poster showing St Andrew's Fish Dock (1833-1975) in Hull. The artwork was by Frank Henry Mason (1875-1965). Mason studied at Scarborough College of Art and was a member of the Staithes Group of artists. Best known for his maritime scenes.

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Santa Claus parade, Toronto on Sunday.

The Old Paull Lighthouse, Town End Road, Paull, Hull with two adjoining keeper's houses The lighthouse itself was completed 1836 and was designed by Francis Dales for Trinity House. It ceased operation in 1870 when it was replaced by lights at Thorngumbald Clough. Image courtesy of Tom Bastin

Downy Woodpecker, Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto 🇨🇦
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One of a series of three paintings, 'Peril (The Harbour Flare)' John Atkinson Grimshaw. 1879 is a depiction of the combination of moonlight and fire with the harbour flare burning on a stormy night guiding ships into port. Seems appropriate for the next day or so.

I have been asked by several followers if I could display a page from my Christmas e-book, "A Yorkshire Christmas" for people to see. Happy to oblige. What better than a page given over to Charles Dickens and his festive readings of "A Christmas Carol." payhip.com/HistoryandHe...