Author Archives: odeboyz

Radio Address by Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister, September 3, 1939

Posted on September 3, 2020 by odeboyz

I am speaking to you from the Cabinet Room at 10, Downing Street. This morning the British Ambassador in Berlin handed the German Government a final Note stating that unless we heard from them by 11 0’clock that they were … Continue reading →

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Canary Wharf Housing Opening Soon

Posted on September 3, 2020 by odeboyz
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A witty policeman

Posted on September 3, 2020 by odeboyz

“What am I supposed to do with this?” grumbled a motorist as the policeman handed him a speeding ticket. “Keep it and when you’ve got four you get a bicycle.”

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A YouTube film of decay

Posted on August 31, 2020 by odeboyz

In a dark corner of YouTube is this time lapse film of a bowl of fruit decaying.

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Book Review: H H Kirst The Revolt of Gunner Asch (Translator: Robert Kee) (1955)

Posted on August 31, 2020 by odeboyz

Kirst is best known for Night of the Generals, which became a terrific film (1967) starring Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif. Kirst can be counted as an unlucky German. He was born in 1914 and was 19 when Hitler took … Continue reading →

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Hitler’s declaration of war on the USA, 11th December 1941

Posted on August 29, 2020 by odeboyz

Deputies, Men of the German Reichstag! A year of events of historical significance is drawing to an end. A year of the greatest decisions lies ahead. In these serious times, I speak to you, Deputies of the German Reichstag, as to … Continue reading →

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Lincoln on Trump

Posted on August 27, 2020 by odeboyz
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A Chris Rock quip

Posted on August 27, 2020 by odeboyz

Gun control? We need bullet control! I think every bullet should cost 5,000 dollars. Because if a bullet cost five thousand dollars, we wouldn’t have any dead innocent bystanders.

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The Transition from Workhouses: the 1930s

Posted on August 27, 2020 by odeboyz

By the 1920s the workhouse system was anachronistic. Democratic reforms in 1918 meant wealth was no longer a qualification for the franchise. The 1929 reforms of relief of the poor led to the formation of Public Assistance Committees. This didn’t … Continue reading →

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The perils of St Peter’s judgement

Posted on August 24, 2020 by odeboyz

Three guys die and once they got to the Pearly Gates they were met by St. Peter. “How many times did you cheat on your wife?” He said to Joe who was at the front of the queue. “None. I … Continue reading →

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