Fun fact: Ever wondered why it's called The Iliad? Because Ilium was another name for Troy, and the -ad suffix was used to mean "The Story of." This means that, if you translated the title, The Iliad should actually
be called
Troy Story.
Back home after a fabulous week singing the services (and a concert!) at @StDavidsCath. We were warmly welcomed by all and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thanks to everyone at the Cathedral. An incredibly special place.
The majority now want to #Remain in the EU by a six-point margin, 53%-47%.
Under-50s strongly want to stay, huge poll finds.
And four in every five 18 to 24 year olds want to stay in.
Brexit is not the will of the people.
Hold a #PeoplesVote and #StopBrexit.
My cousin is very observant. She wears a full head covering and lives in a women only secluded, walled society right in the middle of West London. If I wish to visit her it is extremely complex. Most of the times I've seen her she was behind a grill. My cousin is a Carmelite nun
Just a friendly reminder that the government‘s employment figures are bullshit since you are considered to be in employment if you work more than an hour a week. Only ONE HOUR.
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Over 2000 satisfied visitors so far to the @Art_CASW 80 Years exhibition at Cardiff Bay. Please retweet to make sure your friends don't miss it: Until Saturday 11th @Eisteddfod_eng@yllecelf_eng free entry to all, 10-6.30.
Arrived at @YPierhead by boat this morning to finish off @Art_CASW 80th anniversary exhibition. All now lit, labelled and lovely. Come and see it for free, 10-7 daily 4-11 August.
I rather warmed to Strauss as a person recently when reading Norman del Mar’s description of Strauss coming up to the podium when he (NdM) was conducting one of Strauss’s works. Strauss “glumly regarded the score for a few moments, muttered 'All my own fault',” and then went away
After a few moments of thinking it wouldn't fit, this exhibition is starting to look rather fine. Come and see in Cardiff Bay from Saturday - free entry to the Eisteddfod and free entry to the exhibition too. Lots to do and see.