Talyllyn Railway
The man who defied the ministry
Tom Rolt, whose rescue of the Talyllyn Railway provided a model of how we can stand up to the homogenistion of our culture
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unconquered by a
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Solent PhD student frozen out after introducing Roger Scruton into seminar
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What is wrong now was wrong before
Julia Gillard should not pretend that the “unintended consequences” of the gender debate were unknowable
Breaking the mould
The closure of the Denby pottery factor is an example of short-term political thinking
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Two irascible, elderly artists and two beautiful younger women in unusual relationships
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When a sketchwriter faces awkward questions, only a billionaire’s dictated letter of support will do
Stop underestimating British tech
We should not surrender to the idea that American companies can do everything better
Profile: Alec Douglas-Home
The quintessential Tory grandee who
was the last of his kind: a politician
motivated by service to his country
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It can be used to spread misinformation and abuse, yes, but it can also expose inconvenient facts
Baddiel shoots, he doesn’t score
If you want to understand English football, you will get better answers knocking on doors in Burnley than Hampstead
Britain should speak up for Egypt’s persecuted Christians
We should oppose blasphemy laws at home and abroad
RIP New Labour?
Keir Starmer’s failure should mark a decisive break with a failed consensus
The shape of a different Britain
Early modernist homes in Frinton-on-Sea capture a moment of confidence in a rapidly changing world