Chris Worthing

Chris Worthing

@chrisworthing.bsky.social

Please do not follow me unless we've already interacted. I dislike Crypto. But I do like: History, Family & Royal; Politics; Whodunnits; Roses; Cats & most dogs. Diabetic living in Worthing, Sussex England

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Prince Maurice's grave is interesting, because it was a good example of the conflicting thoughts families had. Princess Beatrice refused repatriation of the body. She felt he belonged with his men. But she fought for years for the right to spend her own money on a custom headstone. This was blocked

Dan P@danieljphelan.bsky.social

Remembering Prince Maurice of Battenberg, the youngest grandchild of Queen Victoria, who was killed in action on this day in 1914, aged just 23. In December 1918, his cousin, King George V, visited his grave to pay his respects. 📍 Ypres Town Cemetery 🇧🇪

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The Lib Dems need to be telling a compelling story of how people's lives would be better under a Liberal Democrat government led by Ed Davey. At the moment we're getting lots of worthy policies, which are important but don't tell the story.

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"She actually chose to have six babies." "It's technology gone mad." "Yeah, but it's handy if you want to have the Nolan Sisters in a hurry."

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How the fuck would Ed know if the trees are safe? He has no training, no experience, he'd getting fucking torn apart by HSE if a tree he'd 'inspected' failed. #TheArchers

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If we can afford tax breaks for the richest people in this country, don't tell me we can't afford to pay public school teachers and support staff a living wage.

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I recently moved to a flat that is on both a prepayment meter and is inelligible for metered water and fuck me, if that isn't an expensive way to do things.

#LongGoodFriday is one of the best films I've seen. Brilliant cast.

Talking Pictures TV@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social

Remembering the actor and director #BobHoskins who was #BOTD in 1942. Known for his intense yet sensitive portrayals of "tough guy" characters, Hoskins appeared in many film genres and on television.

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Replying to @iandunt.bsky.social

I know I say this every time, but it's true. They try to make you believe they are inevitable, when in fact they are defeatable. They do this because once people believe they will always win, there's no point fighting back.

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Replying to @sundersays.bsky.social

So this outcome is because a majority of the voters protected democratic institutions, while political elites traded + made deals instead. 52% majority includes crucial segment (5-6%) who are democratic opponents with doubts about the winning candidate (as well as those mobilised to support him)

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Elizabeth: There’s been some compression of the spinal cord. He may never walk again. Azra: But, will he be able to play the piano? Elizabeth: Yes. Which is weird, as he never could before. #TheArchers

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Lest we forget old Hunt who in 2018 had to apologise after failing to declare his 50% interest in a company that purchased seven luxury flats. The flats were worth over £3m the purchase was Hunt and his wife jointly

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John Castle as Postumus in "I, Claudius" was an even better bit of casting than I'd thought.

Durotriges Dig@durotrigesdig.bsky.social

A life-size #Roman marble head found in #Sussex now in the British Museum (1961,1103.1) Our report identifying it as Agrippa Postumus, youngest grandson and adopted heir of Augustus, is open access thanks to @universitypress.cambridge.org www.cambridge.org/core/journal... Happy #StoneHeadSunday

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finally threw away the tatty old cardboard box the Tortie had colonised in our living room. we had to provide an alternative, but thankfully it has been deemed acceptable.

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Every single person who bought Tesla stock five years ago and has been holding it is a loser. No dividends. No stock buybacks. Zero asset appreciation in five years. Meanwhile the S&P 500 index fund is up 65% over the same period.