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Normans, how the people lived. 2
How they lived in the times of the Normans. Barons, knights and abbots were the lords of the manor. They kept some land for themselves and gave the rest to the villeins (or peasants). Every villein also did homage to his lord. This means that he promised...
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"A Pastiche" written in Kilcreggan by John McVey
...................................... ..................................... .................................... An Ode to Robert Burns .................................... By John McVey .................................. ...................................
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Duccio di Buoninsegna "The Annunciation"
Thousands of times I have been in The National Gallery being in the middle of many of my journeys. I could go through one entrance and exit through another so by shortening the journey and have the pleasure of the paintings to accompany with. A painting...
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Frederick Forsyth on laws against dangerous dogs
Frederick Forsyth on laws against dangerous dogs Frederick Forsyth said " dangerous animals could end up killing a child if they are not controlled properly." Frederick Forsyth had reported dangerous dogs to the police, but they didn’t do anything. Frederick...
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Seoullo
Seoullo, the Korean name for Skygarden translates to ‘towards Seoul’ and ‘Seoul Street’, The pedestrianised viaduct next to Seoul's main station is the next step towards making the city and especially the central station district, greener, friendlier...
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Jack
JACK THE GIANT-KILLER When good King Arthur reigned, there lived near the Land’s End of England, in the county of Cornwall, a farmer who had one only son called Jack. He was brisk and of a ready lively wit, so that nobody or nothing could worst him. In...
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Coulter's Candy
Ally bally, ally bally bee,Sittin' on yer mammy's knee,Greetin' for a wee bawbee, (crying) (a halfpenny) Tae buy some Coulter's candy. (to) Poor wee Jeanie's gettin' awfy thin, (awfully) A rickle o' banes covered ower wi' skin, (bones) (over) Noo she's...
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Modern Art in Glasgow
GOMA this is the library on Queen street in Glasgow. I enjoy popping in out of the rain. Normally just for about five or ten minuts. There is a statue of a man on a horse outside with a cone on his head. The students did it as a prank many years ago....
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Scottish Red squirrels
Reintroduced to Scottish Highlands are the Red Squirrels. The Red Squirrels have naturally increased in population since being Scotland reintroduced to last year. The Red Squirrels had disappeared due to the reduction of forests, as well as disease and...
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The law of attraction
“ The law of attraction is the name given to the maxim “like attracts like” which in New Thought philosophy is used to sum up the idea that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts a person brings positive or negative experiences into their life....
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how to improve your sleep
How to improve your sleep Most adults don’t get the rest they need. Many important restorative processes take place while we are asleep. yet most people fail to get the seven to nine hours recommended for us. Sleep deprivation has been linked to a long...
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The Floral Dance
The Floral Dance As I walked home on a Summer night When stars in Heav'n were shining bright Far away from the footlight's glare Into the sweet and scented air Of a quaint old Cornish town Borne from afar on the gentle breeze Joining the murmur of the...
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The Green belt
Today 13% of England is designated as green belt. Only 2% of England is actually built on. Given that there is a large need for houses to be built in England they could question as to the need for so much of the green belt. The population of London is...
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The Oak
The Oak There are many different kinds of Oak. The Common Oak is a native tree in Britain. The Common Oak is a large and robust tree, but one which varies enormously in size and form. It would be true to say that no two Common Oaks are exactly alike in...
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Minecraft
MINECRAFT Minecraft is a game where you dig (mine) and build (craft) different kinds of 3D blocks within a large world of varying terrains and habitats to explore. In this world the sun rises and sets as you go about your work, gathering materials and...
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Art as craft.
Art as craft. Art, craftsmanship and technology are three terms which seldom have meanings as those they have acquired in the West since the sixteenth century. The creation of an artfifact is dependent on both manual skill and technical knowledge. A pottery...
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Music is positive
Music can have many positive affects on a person’s health A person’s blood pressure, heart, and respiratory rates are a few of the things that people benefit from listening to calming music (Brain Development). Another way it can improve your health is...
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Silver Birch
Silver Birch Often perceived as a weed, this rapidly growing pioneer species is a friend of the woodsman or woodswoman and can fulfil many needs. It’s easy to recognise by its distinctive silvery bark and matchstick-thin twigs with a purple-burgundy sheen...
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Time for Lavender cuttings
It would be a good time now take cuttings of the Lavender in order to renew the stock. The best way to do this is to strip off non-flowering side stems of this year’s growth, about 5-10cm long, and trim to just below a leaf joint. Then strip the leaves...
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Campfires.
In the United States, nearly nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people not being careful. Help prevent these types of fires by learning to be careful and helping others do the same. Make sure that the grownups building the next campfire follow all...
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Fire.
. The use of fire as a means for cooking, heating and hunting was one of the first major developments of human civilization. Fire is one of nature's most essential agents of change, and mankind has often used fire in this capacity. Fire can also be an...
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Barnacle Geese in Scotland
Barnacle geese The south and west coast of Scotland is an internationally important winter home for 60,000 barnacle geese and almost half of them are found on Islay. The sight and sounds of a skein of geese, thousands strong. passing overhead at dusk...
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home schooling
It's not the state, but parents, who are charged with the education of their children - the default position is to delegate that responsibility to schools - please check the Education Act. Every single home educating family I know, or know of, IS visible...
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Tourism
Tourism is heralded as an economic saviour, but the fact is that, unlike other economic activities, its negative consequences in environmental and social aspects are more complex and hidden. It can be just as damaging as industrial activity, with the...
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Maori Language
Māori language experts say that the Maori language has never been more widely used, normalised or respected. The dark days, they say, of Māori speakers being beaten and punished are long gone. Maori is now being highly respected with lessons everywhere...