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Comments about britThere are 100 comments about "brit"
zagg: That is definetely British handwriting, without a wee doubt.
... Jamie: It's the {British Beef} you wanna watch out for... Britrock: Thanks Peter - I've learned something new and gained a fresh creative inspiration to start my day. Beautiful images. ... Jamie: You mean apart from them consistently scamming money from a gullible British public by over-billing them for services they can't and don't provide?... Jamie: It seems inevitable really, which is why I'm surprised by the introduction of the abovepictured booths. I really don't remember the last time i saw someone use a payphone.. and you never see those "British"...... anon (86-46-0-151.b-ras2.mvw.galway.eircom.net): a true lengend that died trying to expell the brits from ireland for once and for all.
... WildBritishStyle: No. it's what I used to use to de-mist my windscreen... EvilGentleman: Well, at least you did not catch her a la Britney, Paris and Lindsey, with the obligatory upskirt shot climbing out of a limo.... Jamie: That window is an uncanny embodiment of the state modern Britain. Well caught.... Nick: I wish these "Protestants" and "Catholics" in Northern Ireland would rename themselves Oil and Water instead, as there is nothing remotely Christian about their ways.
As for Unionists, I don't know what your obsession about Britain...... Eamonn: Holy crap, how can you hate Eddie like that, hottie? (fair few years ago, but still dishonorable). Also, it's not really the loyalists depicting themselves as a skeletal soldier. Iron Maiden are one of the...... derry republican: these ten brave men gave there lives for are country wonder wat they would think now of them judas sinn fien traitors in stormont with the brits. sinn fien are not interested in an united...... EvilGentleman: A few suggestions in order to reduce damage in future disturbances:
1 - Do **not** leave portable metal street signs with plate metal bases lying around on the streets when large events are taking place. Most...... Andrew Smith: Nice photo's Jamie,
On the subject of the Great British Seaside, Hunstanton in Norfolk has most of the things you would expect.
A fairground and promenade
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It did have a pier too...... EvilGentleman: As far as the urban legend aspect of things goes, how could we get a website like [[http://www.snopes.com]] to have a look at it, and see what they dig up? I am really curious about...... dirana1: You have got to be kidding me. Does anyone out there know the history of the place? It was British, you at least have that much right. However, it was originally and...... Born and Raised in NYC: Alright Evil I was a little harsh .... the Americans pretending to be Canadian story gets under my skin ... again I've never hear a serious case of an American pretending to be Canadian (people...... Born and Raised in NYC: Incredibly condescending comments but coming from a Canadian I'm not surprised.
Never judge the majority attitude of any given place by graffiti since the majority population are seldom represented in the sentiment expoused it's usually drawn/written...... Aingeal: Being from the Bogside, Doire, (Derry). I've developed a strong sense of awareness, passion for all people, and the need to uphold my Irish heritage. I was saddened to read Seamus's (from the south) comments....... Sheila hilton: Hi Sue, I well remember the jubbly works. It was down Delhi Road, wasn't it? The road by the side of Peg's (Peggy Britton) cafe. Delhi Road is opposite Lower Irlam Post Office. Jubbly's used...... Bob Salmon: A bit late, sorry, my internet connection broke down.
Hi Alan
You are correct with what you say about the sky lighting up.
Having worked in all the areas that could light up the sky, I will endeavour...... Cyril Bagshaw: Hi Rob
On the last of your photos, you can just about see at the edge on the left, a little opening cut under the railway that led into LSC (British Steel). I never worked at...... Peter: its {smug} and {osker}. i was holding my breath trying to not be the first to mention it and out myself as the resident graf nerd fanboy, for what its worth.
that photo is a great...... Brittany: Oh wow, you have such a good outlook on life. I personally don't care what you think. How about that? Hutchinson is a falling place. Sorry, facts are facts. Even if Macke-Dick Married you. How...... Brittany: I live in Hutch and Judge Macke Dick married my husband and i. it's not that bad here, but i don't care what your opinions are it's not right to put people down just because...... Joanne Amorello-minor: Cadishead and Irlam Guardian
Fri Dec 3rd 1976
front page Died after overdose
An Irlam man with a "tremendous amount to live for" was...... Jim: I concur!
I presume you mean the gypsies from eastern europe, man they are awful.
What bothers me is the fact that most have passed through across many, many safe countries in order to come to...... Mike Tess: I agree that when parrots bite it is usually with warning and a reaction to the bitten person's actions. I just got home and had to google parrot bite in response to what happened today....... Norma Bannon (nee Bolton): Hi Rob,
You may remember my brother Mike and sister Sheila from their time at the band? Mike has been in the RAF for 20+ years and plays for them whenever he gets the opportunity....... Rob Tynan: Does any one no the exact position of the "British Resturant" which was opened in 1944. It was situated near to Royles but I can not pin point exactly where it stood?... EvilGentleman: Probably the guy in the Honda stopped to count his change, and the guy in the Nissan impatiently tried to pass, pissing off the Honda guy, who raced to keep his spot in line, and...... Britney Spears: What the heck do these things say,
I think they should be a little more clear, so people understand what is written.
... anon (bas3-toronto63-1128671152.dsl.bell.ca): I Agree with you
But when I create my stencils I like to stand back&be happy with what I see instead of just seeing something else someone else did.
But its good to get going on that,...... Bob Salmon: Re the Bobs Ferry Accident:
As remembered by Bob Salmon, an Inquest Witness.
On the morning in question, I was awoken by a neighbour in Lytherton Avenue Cadishead, saying that she thought there was a gas leak...... polish worker: i love the mural art but i cantunderstand why the loyalist art is so much better than the republican art.since we arrived from poland nearly four years ago we have lived in a loyalist area...... EvilGentleman: I dunno how terrorism is supposed to be stopped by more guns. If the terrorists are deterred by machine guns on USCG boats, then they are pretty lame terrorists. Fact is, America and Canada are...... Danny: What happened at Holy Cross is Northern Irish hatred and sectarianism at its finest. Protestants target Catholic children with pipe bombs and urine, the police do nothing to arrest them, and the British media reports...... February 6, 1958 United players killed in air disaster: The Munich air disaster took place on February 6, 1958, when the British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on its third attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at the Munich-Riem airport in Germany....... karlo: P.S
The first one is at the corner of Beechmount ave,and the Falls road in west Belfast.
If you look closely,you'll see that the name of the street is 'R.P.G avenue'.
( For those who don't know,R.P.G stands...... karlo: I appreciate your views BBH,but i have to disagree.
You should read as much as you can about the hunger strikes,or better still,take a trip to Ireland and talk to the families,friends or people who where...... EvilGentleman: A different type of compromise may be in order. In order to appease the hard-core nationalism that demands that a country bear such a bizarre name as FYROM, we should just let FYORM stay as...... CartLegger: Yeah, man. I love my in-laws.
I could post lots of the places they've gotten me into, from hotels to restaurants to b'way shows. Wise of you to marry in such a direction. And fun!...... Jamie: Yeah, well obviously i can't condone trespassing on British Rail property. It ##is## dangerous. Don't do it kids. But this particular stretch of track has very wide 'sidings' if that's the right term. Gravelled areas...... RickC: I wish we would stop refering to Bushwick as the Ghetto. It is a community in transition. I was there when it was great and celebrities such as Jackie Gleason lived on Chauncey Street. Will...... re: CATCH A BIKE THIEF!: : Very cool post and glad you got at least one of your bikes back! I've had two bikes stolen in the past few years and it's no picnic. One was a high end mountain bike...... Ra: Face it u orange fucks, u ar aliens to the ilsand of ireland u wur planted like seeds by the brits to steal, murder and many other inhumane acts against the catholic irish. ... kobie: Dont worry not all council housing in glasgow or britain is as bad as this lol there are many decent council areas around and a lot of areas are being regenerated. I will be...... colavitos ghost: this proves it; public housing--american or otherwise--just pretty much sucks.
i've never been to glasgow, london, or any other british city for that matter, but from what i've read and seen in these photos, it seems...... kathy archbold: you may laugh but one of the things I missed when I've lived elsewhere was the brit seaside resort...there really isn't anything else like it!... Jamie: hah, britain is quite possibly one of the most bureaucratic nations on earth. seriously, try living here. Nice find kathy, i love the vignetting on the photo.... CartLegger: The British get away with so much, and it all comes down to quaintness. I mean, how friggin quaint! ... Anne M. Berger: I grew up in Brooklyn in the forties and fifties. It was truly the melting pot. I went to St. Joseph's on Sydam St. My Irish friends went to St. Lenords on Toutman?...... Jamie: Thanks. Glad you enjoyed them. There's something quite quite creey about the british seaside.... brit: i live in patchogue, i go to that bank. WTF... iman: jack: man, you know i used to work on houses in the hamptons. that's where many celebrities have parties and stuff. there is no way you can compare toronto to the hamptons. the hamptons are...... britteny: win is it comeing in mt... iman: damn man, people gotta get off the backs of celebrities. for every little thing a celebrity does, there's a new article about it. if they were regular people, nobody would care.... EvilGentleman: I could have sworn the first conquest of Alexander was Greece. So the big question would then be, was it a civil war or an invasion? Considering the classical Greek habit of describing both Macedon...... brittney tremblay: these are badass pics... EvilGentleman: I sure wish I was allowed to sign some of these, but although I am the son of a former British subject and Ward of the Queen (Canadian Indians were only given Canadian citizenship in...... Gaynor Miller: Just found this site on my lunch and spent the whole hour and more just looking and remembering it was great!I can't belive a little place like Irlam and Cadishead has got this many beautiful...... .nanotech.: [[img:18457]]
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* The Queen of England has reportedly been buying up property in Colorado under a proxy.
* There is a lot of "secret society" symbology at the airport,...... jay : having moved to the usa from england 3 years ago, i just hate the food in america...almost every "restaurant" (they even call fast food places restaurants here!) serves the same food, steaks, chicken, pasta....and in...... Jon Dominguez: "... and take back what used 2 b ours we should not be the minorities anymore we got black and brown teaming up we both are minorities we both have struggling histories we should take...... Brittany: these bridges are cool... not important: the projects is like inner city manchester in britain where i grew up... Andrew Smith: Dave - Thanks for posting these. How long ago was the power station demolished?
I travel over the road swing bridge to work, then through Trafford Park and passed Old Trafford. Am I right in thinking...... seamus: Hey, am from the south and can honestly say that few people want that boggey dull cornor of ireland in the rpublic. Imagine this people, 600,000 disaffected catholics in the north almost bankrupted the...... DAVE: [[img:17868]]
Tar and other coal products and eventually some chemical wagons were moved from the Cadishead British Rail sidings by locomotives from the Manchester Ship Canal Company and the Sentinel was used to shunt wagons form...... jack: yeah, peter is from brooklyn, like me, and we are uncivilized, according to british standards, because as a nation we had lost that victorian elegence and charm. when we broke away from our mother...... Guy McLaren: Catherine 66 Jaguar 3.8s also in some quarters known as the MkII. Manufactured in England
Jack Eastern Transvaal is the previous name for Mpumalanga which is a province In South Africa, Thats at the Southern tip...... Scott: Just moved to Bushwick 2 years ago, very white, and a supposed part of this so-called "gentrification." I, and the other "white people" that live in my building all moved here for two reasons....... JNJ: Again. The problem isn't your, "whiteness". Human phenotypes don't necessarily always reflect the genotypes. "White", just like Black, Brown, Red, Yellow, is just a generic term used to separate people for the...... Luke: Angela there is hatred equally on both sides, and equally there is suffering on both sides. One small other correction to make it is not 'Catholic and Protestant', it is a divide largely between Republicans/Nationalists...... once republican: we all know what happened in the past...where has it gotten us? everybody has an opinion on why different conflicts started, if we keep bringing up the past and blaming the other side, we will...... Merchant Marine Memorial: I don't know if Happy Grammie is still around, but the memorial is to the merchant marine -- the men of the shipping companies who ferried goods (and sometimes troops) to Britain during WW2, at...... The Scientology Connection (from a former Scientologist): I hope this isn't a repeat entry... but as someone who was in Scientology for longer than I want to admit, I can say that the photo isn't enough to go on, no matter what...... Micah: Quay is an alternative (British) spelling of key, like Key Largo, key lime pie. Origin late Middle English key, from Old French kay, of Celtic origin. The change of spelling in the late...... EvilGentleman: Macedonia has always extended beyond what is currently called Greece, so I do not see how Greece alone is permitted the usage of the name. It is obvious the Greek people are most closely connected...... The Healing Leaf: Hey, Ulsterman and Republican! Yo!
Interested in what my Canadian government did to our First nations people 100-150 years ago? Exactly what the British did to ALL the original Irish 400 years ago, and beyond!...... nameless: Fuck England, because of their narrow minded and hypocritical mentality...fuck the British administration and its NHS medical system...it is fucked up!... Susannah: Yes - those British are awfully naughty. ... EvilGentleman: Susannah: I find it quite funny that both your cowboy and my mountie are British
Sirhcbre: I will get around to it when I have both free time and **no rain**. I think the regional headquarters...... Susannah: A mounty! A mounty! - How could I forget a Mounty - do they have those in Montreal, or only in the British parts of Canada (please pardon my ignorance)?... Fenian bhoy UTR : Im a fenian bhoy and i walked round bond street and spat on the queen fukin bitch go on home brits fuck off home... Rí Niall: rite this is bollocks, i read most of this n its a pile of shite. the only places that are dangerous 2 outsiders is the rundown estates, mainly places lyk ballymacash(loyalist) or turflodge(republican), simply bcos...... Joseph Sassone: I was 15 years old when Bobby Sands died and remember it rather well. The other 9 men who gave their lives for the cause are sadly overshadowed somewhat by Bobby but someone had to...... joey: sept. 2006. cody's books on telegraph is closed. gone. . . now a halloween store has moved in.
footnote: Hal·low·een
October 31, celebrated in the United States, Canada, and the British Isles by children going door to...... OGLACH: MP Bobby Sands grave has been spat on! He never Died So we could Give up our right to irish independence ! Certain political groups gave it up! look it up! He never died so...... Karlo: Volunteer
Im not trying to convince you of my views,i am merely trying to reach an understanding with you as a human being.
If i were standing next to you,i would offer you my sincere condolences and...... A Volunteer:
My Youngest was Killed on the Shankill by PIRA.
I appreciate your views and understand your intelligence. But you will NEVER convince me of your views.
I AM BITTER. Allways will be. For OBVIOUS reasons !!
My...... Vince Browne: Gus,
never mind the tears,couldn't wait to get away.Vince
By the way Gus why no picture of British Legion??
Don't you like us???... Karlo: Well observer,i have to be honest and say they are not all tattooed thugs.
There are assholes and hardmen where-ever you go,but regrettably,the macho thug image certainly is synomonus with Loyalism.
There are however,huge efforts on the...... Disgusted: Myself personly, i am DISGUSTED with the whole protestant/catholic british/irish issue.
I myself am a protestant and i love Ireland to me its the best country in the world. I consider myself an irish man (that...... Karlo: Ok ok,now you ARE funny.
'Loyalists the world over'....
Oh,you mean your support groups such as Combat 18 (for those who dont know,C18 is a 100% Nazi organisation..18 stands for the 1st and 8th letters of the...... Moore: Thats a funny picture, but i do somewhat agree with it being that im Irish and would like the british out of Ireland.... Tom: Nothing great abotu Britain?
lmao, how incredibly ignorant.... Nick: I'm embaressed by the number of stupid Brits here who have come looking for an arguement, by slagging off the US in the most derogatory, assinine way possible. I'm a Brit and I also *shock...... jamie: fred is a local celebrity in the licolnshire market town of spalding. he's a homeless drunk who dances and sings. and sleeps on benches.... Liam: Nuvolari,
If you want to know about the troubles in Ireland I recommend the Peter Taylor series. He wrote 3 books:
-Provos
-Brits
_Loyalists
You should read all of them to understand all sides of the conflict.
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