Tag Archives: United Kingdom

The Westbury White Horse from the Intercity Train (May, 2012)

Posted on December 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17
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The Secrets Behind the Master Spy Writer

Posted on December 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17

David Cornwall (October 19, 1931 – December 12, 2020) I’ve read at least 20 of John le Carré‘s 25 novels, and the memoir “The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories From My Life” written in 2016. I feel I know the author from … Continue reading →

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“Not For All the Tea in China”

Posted on December 13, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773) This post was prompted by a game show reference to Sarah Palin and the Tea Party movement. When I checked on my Kepler 7.0 program, I was surprised that there was no chart for … Continue reading →

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Her Majesty and the Captain of the Queen’s Guard

Posted on December 10, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Queen Elizabeth I (September 7, 1533 – March 24, 1603) Like an episode of The Crown, astrology can peek behind the royal curtains and witness history in a more intimate fashion: this is the story of Elizabeth I and Sir … Continue reading →

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Meet the Prototype of Zorro: Guido Fawkes (Fox)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Guy Fawkes (April 13, 1570 – January 31, 1606) I doubt if we would have remembered his legend if he was only known for his alias, John Johnson. Doesn’t have quite the same ring, does it? In 1604 Fawkes became … Continue reading →

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A Man of Many Talents, Not the Least as an Explorer

Posted on December 8, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Sir Walter Raleigh (January 22, 1552 – Oct 29, 1618) Even though John Lennon cursed him for importing tobacco from the colonies, this gentleman was one of the most famous Englishman to live during the Elizabethan era. The timing of … Continue reading →

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More Inspiration or Plagiarism?

Posted on December 5, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Girl From the North Country Scarborough Fair / Canticle “Remember me to one who lives there: she once was a true love of mine.” Which do you prefer? Martin Carthy: the missing link between Dylan and Simon

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From a Royal Mistress to the Duchess of Cornwall

Posted on November 28, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (July 17, 1947) It took slightly more than 30 years to come to fruition. Camilla Shand took the long way round to become Charles’ wife. And it shouldn’t come as a surprise that what took place … Continue reading →

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From the Queen’s Press Secretary to a Media Scapegoat

Posted on November 27, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Michael Shea (May 10, 1938 – October 17, 2009) “The Crown” shows this man as the reason the Sunday Times had a story about how Queen Elizabeth II felt about her Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. We may never know what … Continue reading →

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Act of God Wipes Charles’ Slate Clean

Posted on November 27, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Avalanche, Klosters, Switzerland (March 10, 1988) They say that you must never look back. But Netflix has brought this event into clear focus again in “The Crown”. In the show, Charles has flash-backs of the accident and describes how empty … Continue reading →

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