Comments on: Does History Matter ~ is History a Thing of the Past ! http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past A Site About Everything and Nothing Thu, 17 May 2012 21:26:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.2 Comment on Does History Matter ~ is History a Thing of the Past ! by: Rod http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-12544 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:42:53 +0000 http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-12544 Neville, thanks as always for thinking about the importance of where things go, as you already know it's not that I'm pedantic I just don't want valuable comments and information potentially 'lost' tio those who come later to the articles. I could do something as you suggest, quite easily in fact, it's probably a good idea, I've thought about 'report a thought' posts before. I'm quite happy to write a post in most cases in order for things to go on if people wanted to email me. The problem is once the info is posted live on the site then putting it elsewhere can cause a duplicate content problem in search engines. I know nothing of the Grantham issue but would be fascinated to learn more - if anybody knows naything or fancies and eucated guess then please do leave a comment All the best Rod Neville,
thanks as always for thinking about the importance of where things go, as you already know it’s not that I’m pedantic I just don’t want valuable comments and information potentially ‘lost’ tio those who come later to the articles.

I could do something as you suggest, quite easily in fact, it’s probably a good idea, I’ve thought about ‘report a thought’ posts before.
I’m quite happy to write a post in most cases in order for things to go on if people wanted to email me.
The problem is once the info is posted live on the site then putting it elsewhere can cause a duplicate content problem in search engines.

I know nothing of the Grantham issue but would be fascinated to learn more - if anybody knows naything or fancies and eucated guess then please do leave a comment
All the best
Rod

]]> Comment on Does History Matter ~ is History a Thing of the Past ! by: Amiguru http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-12542 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:19:37 +0000 http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-12542 Rod, I have something to say but it has been a bit of a dilemma deciding where to say it. While realising that you like everything to be categorised, what does one do if the subject about which one wishes to remark does not, <b>yet</b>, fit anywhere? Perhaps there is a case for a 'Miscellaneous Posts' option from where you could move it to a more appropriate category or, indeed, create a new one for it if you deemed that it warranted it. ? :idea: ? Anyone who knows Immingham knows 'The Bluey', alias of the Bluestone Inn, (named after the glacial erratic found in Bluestone Lane and now adorning the front boundary wall of the pub carpark), but I wonder what caused the obsession with the term 'blue' in Grantham. Sat in my conservatory enjoying coffee and toast I was browsing my Lincolnshire Kelly's Directory for 1885, as light relief from maps, and came across something that I didn't know about Grantham as I've only passed through it a couple of times in the past. Here is a list of some of the public houses in the town: Blue Bell - Blue Boat - Blue Bull - Blue Cow - Blue Dog - Blue Fox - Blue Greyhound - Blue Harbour - Blue Horse - Blue Lion - Blue Man - Blue Posts - Blue Ram. Significantly, it doesn't have a Bluestone! Now, admittedly some of these were in surrounding villages close by but are all listed under Grantham. For the record there are only 15 other 'Blue' pubs listed for the rest of Lincolnshire. Does anyone know why there should be so many 'under-the-weather' pubs in the town? Secondly, how many of these are extant? Regards, Neville Rod,

I have something to say but it has been a bit of a dilemma deciding where to say it. While realising that you like everything to be categorised, what does one do if the subject about which one wishes to remark does not, yet, fit anywhere? Perhaps there is a case for a ‘Miscellaneous Posts’ option from where you could move it to a more appropriate category or, indeed, create a new one for it if you deemed that it warranted it. ? :idea: ?

Anyone who knows Immingham knows ‘The Bluey’, alias of the Bluestone Inn, (named after the glacial erratic found in Bluestone Lane and now adorning the front boundary wall of the pub carpark), but I wonder what caused the obsession with the term ‘blue’ in Grantham. Sat in my conservatory enjoying coffee and toast I was browsing my Lincolnshire Kelly’s Directory for 1885, as light relief from maps, and came across something that I didn’t know about Grantham as I’ve only passed through it a couple of times in the past.

Here is a list of some of the public houses in the town:
Blue Bell - Blue Boat - Blue Bull - Blue Cow - Blue Dog - Blue Fox - Blue Greyhound - Blue Harbour - Blue Horse - Blue Lion - Blue Man - Blue Posts - Blue Ram. Significantly, it doesn’t have a Bluestone! Now, admittedly some of these were in surrounding villages close by but are all listed under Grantham. For the record there are only 15 other ‘Blue’ pubs listed for the rest of Lincolnshire. Does anyone know why there should be so many ‘under-the-weather’ pubs in the town? Secondly, how many of these are extant?

Regards,
Neville

]]> Comment on Does History Matter ~ is History a Thing of the Past ! by: Rod http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-11874 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:39:40 +0000 http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-11874 Dino, I think that's a good point - something solid in a world of mush ! It may also be the case that a bit more knowledge of history could make some people realise just how lucky they are today ! Thanks for all the help and support Dino - it's made a massive difference All the best Rod Dino,
I think that’s a good point - something solid in a world of mush !
It may also be the case that a bit more knowledge of history could make some people realise just how lucky they are today !
Thanks for all the help and support Dino - it’s made a massive difference
All the best
Rod

]]> Comment on Does History Matter ~ is History a Thing of the Past ! by: Rod http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-11873 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:37:09 +0000 http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-11873 Annie, a lovely comment - many thanks indeed - it's things like that which reallly make everything worthwhile. I must send I end up going down all sorts of alleys once I start researching something as well. All sorts of great interest turns up along the way. There's plenty more to come :) All the best Rod Annie,
a lovely comment - many thanks indeed - it’s things like that which reallly make everything worthwhile.
I must send I end up going down all sorts of alleys once I start researching something as well.
All sorts of great interest turns up along the way.

There’s plenty more to come :)
All the best
Rod

]]> Comment on Does History Matter ~ is History a Thing of the Past ! by: The Dinosaur http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-11871 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:48:32 +0000 http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-11871 Rod, never has history been more important, the world is becoming so obsessed with trivia, its a good time to make people aware of who they are, where they're from, what their ancestors believed in and what was important to them: it puts modern day life in perspective. I say keep up the good work. Rod, never has history been more important, the world is becoming so obsessed with trivia, its a good time to make people aware of who they are, where they’re from, what their ancestors believed in and what was important to them: it puts modern day life in perspective. I say keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on Does History Matter ~ is History a Thing of the Past ! by: Annie Flinn http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-11870 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:42:38 +0000 http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/does-history-matter-is-history-a-thing-of-the-past#comment-11870 Rod, I must tell you that, while I have always had an interest in history, your posts and pictures have spurred my fascination with the events and places from the past that have had an influence on the present. More than once, your posts have sent me scurrying into research, and an exploration into history. As an example, the other day, after reading one of your posts, I started delving into websites dedicated to shipwreck archaeology. While not directly related to anything you had posted, your content spurred me into a new historical (new historical?) exploration of my own. On another day, I was reminded that you are a Sherlockian, and that prompted me to subscribe to the journal of the Baker Street Irregulars. I'm old, maybe an historic relic, who has been inspired by a younger, more lively person. Keep on, keeping on!!! Annie Rod,
I must tell you that, while I have always had an interest in history, your posts and pictures have spurred my fascination with the events and places from the past that have had an influence on the present. More than once, your posts have sent me scurrying into research, and an exploration into history. As an example, the other day, after reading one of your posts, I started delving into websites dedicated to shipwreck archaeology. While not directly related to anything you had posted, your content spurred me into a new historical (new historical?) exploration of my own. On another day, I was reminded that you are a Sherlockian, and that prompted me to subscribe to the journal of the Baker Street Irregulars.

I’m old, maybe an historic relic, who has been inspired by a younger, more lively person. Keep on, keeping on!!!

Annie

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