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The Stockport ( Cheshire ) Anti Irish riots 1852
I hope the management did something about it.
Veronica, on 10/01/2015
The Stockport ( Cheshire ) Anti Irish riots 1852
They are also ugly , so there ya go !
Veronica, on 10/01/2015
The Stockport ( Cheshire ) Anti Irish riots 1852
To some extent the language of sermons might have been an issue, as it was with Welsh chapels in the nineteenth century, but you are right, that was not a religious difference. However, while tensions between groups were rare, they did occur ...
frankbeswick, on 10/01/2015
The Spectre at the Feast: reflections on the Peterhouse Ghost
Leaving things with no conclusion is the only reasonable approach. This is a good choice, and the only viable one. I concur.
blackspanielgallery, on 09/30/2015
The Stockport ( Cheshire ) Anti Irish riots 1852
These things remind me of where I grew up. We had no violence between the groups, but we did have a Catholic church in the middle of a city block, and across the street was the rectory. The rectory was also right behind another Catholic church, ...
blackspanielgallery, on 09/30/2015
20 Super Easy Tricks for Eating Less
These are great tips for eating less. I especially love the idea of using blue plates - that sounds really easy!
jptanabe, on 09/30/2015
Creamy Carrot Soup with Celery Root
This is worth knowing, as I have been considering celeriac as an option. Your information about replacing potatoes is pertinent, though at present I am well stocked with potatoes. But next year I could grow celeriac. You have told me about this ...
frankbeswick, on 09/30/2015
The Stockport ( Cheshire ) Anti Irish riots 1852
While I overlooked the racist comment "potato" one that I did not overlook was once when during a class I quoted an Irish proverb and one girl, shouted "Irish b******d. That was a disciplinary matter, and I reported her to the management for ...
frankbeswick, on 09/30/2015
The Stockport ( Cheshire ) Anti Irish riots 1852
I was once affectionately described by one of my niece's friends as a large, lovable leprachaun. I did not take it as an insult. I am of medium/slightly short height, but I am told that I Iook Irish. Leprachauns have a crock of gold, so where ...
frankbeswick, on 09/30/2015
Weighing Woman
Welcome Jessica. Good luck in your continuing journey for healthy eating and weight loss.
candy47, on 09/30/2015
Did Pink Floyd Help or Hinder Syd Barrett's Solo Career?
I have come to the same conclusion as the article from piecing together interviews and information I got from various sources.
Thank you though for helping inform people about the true ...
Jacob Læby, on 09/30/2015
Creamy Carrot Soup with Celery Root
Celery root is indeed what we in England call celeriac, and it is a superb base for soup and I often use it.
I also do a celeriac dauphinoise replacing potatoes for celeriac. delicious.
Veronica, on 09/30/2015
The Stockport ( Cheshire ) Anti Irish riots 1852
I've been called leprechaun for years ; it's racist and heightist. I just let it go over my head.
Veronica, on 09/30/2015
Creamy Carrot Soup with Celery Root
It is interesting that in your country carrots are considered the base of soups. Would you use parsnips in a similar manner?
frankbeswick, on 09/30/2015
The Stockport ( Cheshire ) Anti Irish riots 1852
While I agree that the riots were largely motivated by religion and race, I think that less violent animosity has been associated with class as well. It was a poison brew of various nasty elements, mixed in different proportions in different ...
frankbeswick, on 09/30/2015