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         The Heart and Soul of Scotland · Follow
         24 December at 22:00 ·
Beautiful and snowy Durness
  Lovely photo by: James Alroca
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         Britten Pears Arts · Follow
         24 December at 12:30 ·
This is a scan of the first page of the original manuscript of Imogen
Holst’s carol, Cherry, Holly, and Ivy, which is held in the Archive at
The Red House.
We are delighted that our Head of Philanthropy, James Hobson, will
be performing it tomorrow with the quartet of Holy Trinity, Sloane
Street, live on BBC Radio 3 on Petroc Trelawny’s Christmas Morning
Live. The broadcast starts at 9.30am, and the quartet will be singing
and chatting for the first 45 minutes of the show.
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         Slightly Foxed · Follow
         23 December at 11:05 ·
‘Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the
touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for
home.’
– Stella Gibbons, Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm
Today is our final day in Hoxton Square before all the SF office staff
retreat to to their respective book nooks. After the busy run up to
Christmas at Foxed HQ, we are all excited to sit back and relax, book
in one hand, steaming cup of tea (or mulled wine, dependin… See
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         Gloucestershire Live         · Follow
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The journey towards reopening has now begun
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Cheers to the 395 locals who have bought and saved
their village pub
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         UK Heritage Frames · Follow
         23 December at 07:17 ·
Michael Staniforth, born on 15 December 1942 in Selly Oak,
Birmingham, was a distinguished British stage and television actor
whose career spanned both the UK and Australia. At 21, he emigrated
to Australia, where he performed in numerous musicals, including
"South Pacific" and "The Boy Friend".
Upon returning to England in the late 1960s, Staniforth's West End
debut was in "Hair" at the Shaftesbury Theatre. He continued to
showcase his versatility in productions such as "Two Gentlemen of
Verona" and "Winnie the Pooh". In 1977, he portrayed Paul in the
original British cast of "A Chorus Line" and later took on the role of
Tobias in Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd" at the Theatre Royal,
Drury Lane.
Staniforth's most iconic role was Timothy Claypole, a mischievous
medieval poltergeist, in the BBC children's series "Rentaghost",
which aired from 1976 to 1984. His energetic portrayal, coupled with
his contribution as the performer of the show's theme tune, left a
lasting impression on audiences.
In 1984, he originated the role of CB the Red Caboose in Andrew
Lloyd Webber's musical "Starlight Express" in London, further
cementing his status in the theatre community.
Tragically, Michael Staniforth's life was cut short when he passed
away from an AIDS-related illness on 31 July 1987 at the age of 44.
His contributions to theatre and television continue to be
remembered and celebrated.
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              Warren Ford · 5 December at 19:23 · London ·
  Please has anyone seen this cat? My sister cat has gone missing
  since Wednesday morning on Tuskar street mere Maze Hill
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         Science       · Follow
         23 December at 13:23 ·
Earlier this year in Science, researchers generated a nanoscale-
resolution reconstruction of a millimeter-scale fragment of human
cerebral cortex, giving an unprecedented view into the structural
organization of brain tissue at the supracellular, cellular, and
subcellular levels. https://scim.ag/41I5INH
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         The Butterfly Garden, Cheltenham · Follow
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         Gastro Obscura           · Follow
         24 December at 17:21 ·
Sweden's iconic prinsesstårta ("princess cake") features pastry
cream and raspberry layered between vanilla sponge, topped with a
dome of slightly-sweet whipped cream, all covered in green
marzipan.
The cake is pretty much always green.
Jenny Åkerström, a 20th-century Swedish baking expert, is behind
the now-classic treat and its unusual hue. Her first recipe for what
resembles prinsesstårta appears in 1948—and it's literally named
"grön tårta" (green cake), no ment… See more
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         Classic Books · Follow
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"Eight Cousins," published in 1875, is a charming coming-of-age
novel by Louisa May Alcott that explores themes of family, friendship,
and personal growth through the eyes of its young protagonist, Rose
Campbell. After the death of her father, Rose is sent to live with her
wealthy Aunt Hill, where she discovers a world filled with love,
adventure, and the complexities of growing up among her seven male
cousins.
Alcott's portrayal of Rose is both relatable and inspiring. Initi… See
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       Visit Florence Museums · 20 December at 08:55 ·
THE VASARI CORRIDOR REOPENS ON DECEMBER 21. A SURPRISING
WALK OVER FLORENCE FOR THOSE VISITING THE UFFIZI
Finally, after eight long years of closure, the Vasari Corridor of the
Uffizi reopens in Florence, one of the most fascinating and historic
attractions in Florence: the appointment to be set in the calendar is
for December 21, 2024. This “aerial tunnel”, built in 1565 by the
architect Giorgio Vasari, has always had a practical purpose: to allow
the rulers of the city to m… See more
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       Stupid price!!! It's far too expensive , now no paintings
       to see so totally not worth it!!
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       Paul Heaton Fanpage · Follow
       24 December at 14:15 ·
The album that raised a few eyebrows in many households when
played for the first time on Christmas Day 1996…
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