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Mr Thomas planned to make the Polyphon and its records a permanent fixture in the river's edge bar - gently churning out such "oldies" as Alice Where art Thou?, The Miner's Dream of Home, While London's Fast Asleep, The Gypsy's Warning, Bonnie Mary of Argyle and I'll be Your Sweetheart. This photo plucked from the YEP archive shows 79-year-old Billy Guy and 80-year-old Walt Hepworth (seated), both ex-miners with over 60 years' pit service, supping their pints of old and listening to old tunes played from the Polython. DID YOU ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF THE POLYTHON BACK IN THE DAY? Share your memor...

Email Other long-standing issues continue to cause friction. Parades and marches—held mainly but not exclusively by Protestant groups—often have heavily sectarian undertones. The same is true of flags and emblems, displayed by all sides on lampposts and buildings. Moreover, Northern Ireland’s leaders have never developed a comprehensive approach to the legacy of past violence, as some other postconflict societies have. Efforts to prosecute those responsible for killings and to pursue other initiatives have been uneven, which analysts say has hindered reconciliation. These issues—parad...

Gloucestershire has been named in the top five UK holiday destinations. Travel trends recorded by Plum Guide during January-March had Gloucestershire fifth on the list of the most popular locations. While London remains the most popular, there has been a surge in demand for travel to the countryside. Plum Guide's analysis states: "When it comes to popular UK holiday destinations, London is the clear favourite with Plum Guide customers (what a surprise...), with Devon and Cornwall completing the top three. Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset are also among customers’ favourites...

Gloucestershire has been named in the top five UK holiday destinations. Travel trends recorded by Plum Guide during January-March had Gloucestershire fifth on the list of the most popular locations. While London remains the most popular, there has been a surge in demand for travel to the countryside. Plum Guide's analysis states: "When it comes to popular UK holiday destinations, London is the clear favourite with Plum Guide customers (what a surprise...), with Devon and Cornwall completing the top three. Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset are also among customers’ favourites...

The Drinks Business 12 January 2021 By Lucy Shaw While London restaurants remain shuttered, we’ve rounded up 10 new openings we’re looking forward to this year, from seafood sanctum Manzi’s to the Batman-themed Park Row.   Park Row DC Comics fans shouldn’t have to wait too much longer for the opening Park Row in Soho, which will reside on the former site of steakhouse Mash. Going big on Batman, the venue will take interiors inspiration from Bruce Wayne’s hood – Gotham City. Designed to offer diners an immersive experience, the entrance to the restaurant has be...