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Sir William Brereton: Was He Another Pawn in Thomas Cromwell’s Plot for Power?

Despite the sympathetic portrayal of Thomas Cromwell in Hilary Mantel's works, the man was totally evil and responsible for much damage to England and its ancient Catholic culture.

frankbeswick, on 12/26/2015

Sir William Brereton: Was He Another Pawn in Thomas Cromwell’s Plot for Power?

@Veronica I know the area well as we live in the vicinity and it's amazing how interconnected the families in the area are. We have G-Grandparents in many of the major families and cousins of course

pkmcr, on 12/26/2015

Sir William Brereton: Was He Another Pawn in Thomas Cromwell’s Plot for Power?

Pkmcr By an extraordinary site coincidence I used to teach at St Ambrose, Chorlton, which is just off Barlow Moor and a lovely colleague was called Brereton. We were heavily into St Ambrose Barlow.... obviously.

Veronica, on 12/26/2015

Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England

Thank you . I shall add Lancashire recipes on occasion as I can. Mashed carrots and swede This is a dish which started out with an Irish influence in the North West of England and is still as popular today as ever. I have given this to ...

Veronica, on 12/26/2015

What Is God Supposed To Fix?

How can anyone say what God is suppose to do? He is not our employee, so we cannot write him a job description. He is our master not our servant.

frankbeswick, on 12/26/2015

What Is God Supposed To Fix?

I feel what is going to happen is already written, on earthly topics like gun control God has no interest. I do feel taking or limiting guns from people that follow the laws is wrong, then only the criminals will have them. God helps those that ...

iggy, on 12/26/2015

Best Automatic Reset Target for .22 Caliber Guns

Thanks for the information, I usually make my own targets, I got a few ideas. Thank you

iggy, on 12/26/2015

50 Articles on Wizzley: Things I’ve Tried, Learned and Mastered

Interesting and I learned a few things, thank you..

iggy, on 12/26/2015

How To Make Money With Photography

Some image sites require a batch to be approved before using the sire and others don't, some are hard to upload the pictures while others go quickly. The ones I like and make money from are 123RF and Bigstock. You can upload what you want to. ...

iggy, on 12/26/2015

How To Make Money With Photography

So far I am just getting something from Zazzle and CafePress. I realize we can sell images too, and have thought about trying this. Do these sites pay quickly, or do you have to wait for a minimum? And, do I need a batch to join like the old ...

blackspanielgallery, on 12/26/2015

Sir William Brereton: Was He Another Pawn in Thomas Cromwell’s Plot for Power?

Really enjoyed reading your post as William is one of my ancestors. His Father is my 13th Great Grandfather and our descent is then through William's brother Urian (Uryan) who married Alice de Trafford and had a daughter Mary. Mary married Sir ...

pkmcr, on 12/26/2015

The Storms in North West Britain

We have just had to cancel a trip to see my daughter and her husband in Anglesey, North Wales, as she sent a message saying, "Don't come, the main coastal road is flooded."

frankbeswick, on 12/26/2015

Abington Fireballs - UFOs, Meteors or Hoax in the Bridgwater Triangle

That's always my thoughts when I read about unexplained phenomena. It only takes one to change everything.

Nelda_Hoxie, on 12/25/2015

Abington Fireballs - UFOs, Meteors or Hoax in the Bridgwater Triangle

I have heard of them, but I do not know much about them. However, I observe that an explanation of 98% leaves 2% unexplained, and that's where the difficulties lie and new ideas are necessary.

frankbeswick, on 12/25/2015

Abington Fireballs - UFOs, Meteors or Hoax in the Bridgwater Triangle

Excellent. Are you familiar with the Marfa lights in Texas? I am reading a book that explains 98 percent of them.

Nelda_Hoxie, on 12/25/2015