Thomas Beddoes was, in 1795, speaking out against the so-called ‘Gagging Acts’. Acts of Parliament which prevented public gatherings of more than 50 people.
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“I am concerned for the understanding of my reader when I tell that the possessors of power are ever on the watch to encroach; that a nation which slumbers over its rights, will be fortunate if it awake not in fetters.”
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Loyal, Introverted, Honest
Describing myself in three words is a challenge.
Loyalty and honesty are two things I place a very high value on and being an introvert is something I wear with pride...
Describe yourself in three words for me.
For my adult life, I have been embroiled in a battle against my weight. Well, my self-control with food.
I exercise considerable self-control in most areas of my life but food beats me. Every... goddamn... time...
Are you a healthy eater? What motivates you to eat healthily?
On holiday, I managed to read half a book. A fact that really did delight me because I remembered why I used to set aside time to read...
Reading is so so good for me. It lowers my heart rate and alleviates a low mood.
How do you like to spend your leisure time?
Which period in history is your favourite, and why?
12 months ago, I would have said Prehistory. Now, it is the period of the industrial revolution. I can't say why exactly but so much happened in the space of a century and it is so well documented I can feast on it for hours.