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Published: 6:15 PM February 27, 2021 A short, sharp blast from Old Roger had been know to tip over wherries on the Norfolk broads. - Credit: Archant Library Did the ghost of Old Roger whistle up sandstorms in order to foil German bombers intent on wiping out Breckland aerodromes in 1941? There is a mention of a mysterious whirlwind or “Rodjon” in 1440, but in more recent years the so-called ‘plague winds’ have taken the more recognisable name, ‘Roger’. “When the freshwaterman sees the waving of the reeds and sedges, he knows a ‘Roger’s Blast’ may hurl himself and hi...
The precious currency of squit should be at the heart of any campaign to set a jocular example. While it remains a peculiarly Norfolk commodity unlikely to be cut or privatised by our present government, there will be times when those ordained to look after our affairs will use it to their own advantage. Of course, they won’t afford it the “squit” label. They’ll call it debating, debunking, prognosticating, compromising or just a full and frank exchange of ideas with a three-line whip. We should not be fooled by such euphemisms. Nor should we be surprised by any hints of ignorance a...