you reign my Eliza alone in mine (heart), & every sentiment of it, is subservient to you … as long as you love me, the most endearing word to my thoughts is wife, because it implies my possession & enjoyment…
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News items of interest to WHN Members
Catherine Johnstone
There was a lass as I heard say, Liv’d low doun in a glen; Her name was Catherine Johnston, Weel known to many men. Down came the laird of Lamington, Doun from the south countrie; And he is for…
Tuesday Morning Historical Humour
Some further reading with a humerous edge. Katie Barclay found this very amusing. She is avoiding doing the ‘serious work’ of writing her book on this rainy morning.
Big Society: Supporting People
One of the top news stories this week has involved a family who has asked for their daughter, who has severe disabilities, to be taken by social services after they felt unable to care for her without greater support. The…
Reading, Reading Everywhere…
The internet is full of history for your perusal- here are just some: Advertising for Love A Corner of the Tenth Century A Fortean in the Archives A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette Alsatia American Creation Chaosbogey Chick History Chronicon Mirabilium…
Jean Benson Wilkinson
November 24, 1914 to December 28, 2010 Jean Benson Wilkinson, a longtime defender of civil liberties and beloved teacher, passed away at the age of 96 in Berkeley, California, on December 28 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was an…
WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR
Welcome, New Year! though we are growing old, And life looks sadder than it seemed of yore, And Winter’s fleecy robe with ermined fold Doth bear a blemish unperceived before, And falling storms, grateful to boyhood’s ears, Bring up stern…
Mary, mother of Jesus Christ
Mary (in English) or Miriam (in Hebrew) or Maryam (in Arabic) was born into the Jewish community around 20BC in Nazareth, Galilee. In the Christian tradition, her birthday is celebrated on the 8th September and in both Christian and Islamic…
The Kirk that Stole Christmas…
Christmas is now a central festivity in Scotland, with Scots spending more on presents than the rest of the UK population- but as a Scottish festival, it has had a chequered history. The celebration of Yule is currently associated with…