‘Old Ma Washboard’: The Laboured Life of a Music Hall Mainstay
A 21st century post-mortem of the early 20th century drag act that transcended the stage to film. Continue reading ‘Old Ma Washboard’: The Laboured Life of a Music Hall Mainstay
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The Roar of Grief: Soothsaying Bear Dies in Unforeseen Mishap
Despondent locals report seeing bits of dead bear strewn across a 3-mile blast radius. Continue reading The Roar of Grief: Soothsaying Bear Dies in Unforeseen Mishap
Winter Thespians: Saving Theater Through Snow Ploughs
The small town actors who put on plays whilst professional snow removers clear driveways. Continue reading Winter Thespians: Saving Theater Through Snow Ploughs
The Bathing of Sumner: The Spark that Sprung the American Civil War
How America’s greatest crisis was triggered by one Senator who wanted to take a bath. Continue reading The Bathing of Sumner: The Spark that Sprung the American Civil War
Public Microspaces: The Rebirth of Britain’s Telephone Boxes
A council making the most of obsolescence by finding a use for its redundant phone cubicles. Continue reading Public Microspaces: The Rebirth of Britain’s Telephone Boxes
Life in the Liver Islands: Britain’s Little Known Overseas Territory
A look at the history and current issues faced by the least well known remnant of Empire. Continue reading Life in the Liver Islands: Britain’s Little Known Overseas Territory
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