March 2012
19 posts
Dustsceawung: The Crimean and the Cardigan →
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Have you ever wondered why a cardigan is called a cardigan? Well, this ubiquitous garment was in fact named after James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, who led the infamous charge of the Light Brigade, immortalised by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Though most famous for this doomed episode during the Crimean War battle of Balaclava in 1854, Brudenell was also known for his...
“Not in entire forgetfulness,
And not in utter nakedness,
But trailing clouds...”
– William Wordsworth (via human-voices)
“There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well....”
–
Jane Austen (via store-bought-words)
Clearly Jane needed some chocolate.
“The Christian needs another Christian who speaks God’s Word to him. He needs him...”
– Dietrich Bonhoeffer (via abideinhislove)
“Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou...”
– John Donne, 17th century. Via WEPC’s 2012 Lenten Readings. (via unfamiliarize)
