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Thursday, 23 April 2020
Monday, 23 April 2012
Happy St. George's day 2012
Happy St. George's Day, one and all! I hope the April showers haven't dampened any celebrations of the event!
Here's a bit of Vaughan Williams-esque Jeeves & Wooster - two of the most characteristically English performances of the 20th Century - to really set the mood for England's saint's day.
And hopefully put you in mind of (sunny!) hills and dales, rural villages and English traditions. Enjoy the rest of the day!
Here's a bit of Vaughan Williams-esque Jeeves & Wooster - two of the most characteristically English performances of the 20th Century - to really set the mood for England's saint's day.
And hopefully put you in mind of (sunny!) hills and dales, rural villages and English traditions. Enjoy the rest of the day!
Saturday, 23 April 2011
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