Not many people these days know that the British Empire was the driving force behind ending the vast majority of global slavery. Slavery or de facto slavery was standard practice throughout the world from the dawn of civilization until a few hundred years ago. It is even…
The British Empire was, in some ways, a force for good. In many places it occupied it: -raised the standard of living -developed infrastructure -promoted education It also single-handedly ended slavery for much of the world…🧵(thread)
The most pointless activity in any sport: kick off and restarts in American football #NFL
Record crowds at the Kia Oval in 2024 🏟️ Over 65,000 fans came to the @countychamp this year with - a 21st Century record, with new highs also set for a regional women's game and for Membership attendance at the @vitalityblast 👏 Thank you to everyone who came through the gates…
Very frustrating following on media updates whilst at work. That said, If we are not taking wickets, then we should be building pressure with maidens. Precious few of those it appears. Come on Pope change it up #PAKvENG
BREAKING: 57 criminals freed early from Scottish prisons to tackle overcrowding returned to jail after reoffending. trib.al/Rx0iR33 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
There needs to be a full ECB enquiry into Lord Patel's time at Yorkshire CCC. In particular, why he approve a £200,000 payment to Azeem Rafiq and why he was the first Chairman in history to claim a salary #Yorkshire #Cricket
On a positive note, it is wonderful to see Yorkshire CCC promoted. The decent people left at the club, members and supporters have been through so much in the last few years, it's great to see things turning around.
Old U.K. TV adverts from the 80s…
Two games in and we are way behind in both batting and bowling. Is prioritising crisp cricket and consigning domestic 50 over to the 2nd 11s finally coming home to roost. These young players can pave an innings, because they never had to d#ENGvAUS
A sad day for music fans of a certain vintage as the long derelict Cricketers pub next to The Oval is being demolished as Surrey-Durham moves towards a conclusion
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