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Cross stitch site
Not sure if this is the right section, but Im looking for a cross stitching site where I can set up an account and show people my projects, and message other stitchers and things. Something like my sister has for h... [more]
feistycurves
28/05/08
00:14
2 answers (last answered: 01/06/08 22:13)
film
does anyone know if there was a black/white film that was made about " monte cassino many thanks
claybury
27/05/08
20:54
3 answers (last answered: 27/05/08 21:34)
Need an art buff for SS Simon and Jude Quiz!
Who are the two women in Rubens altar piece of the Reception on St Bavo into the Cloister in St Bavos Cathedral, Ghent? Some authorities seem to favour his sisters Begga and Gertrude; others say he was a bit of a ... [more]
Borderreiver
26/05/08
15:57
2 answers (last answered: 27/05/08 12:05)
poetry
does anyone recall a poem which includes the lines: What you are I cannot say, Only this I know full well, when I touched your face today, drifts of blossom .........and fell Thanks in anticipation!
P.Beer
26/05/08
13:20
5 answers (last answered: 29/05/08 20:31)
words that change meaning over time
for example, gay used to mean happy, then homosexual, then a bit crap. awful, i am told, did not used to mean terrible, but full of awe. does this changing of meaning have a term?
mandimoo
23/05/08
22:48
4 answers (last answered: 26/05/08 03:16)
Childrens book about model railways
I was trying to remember a book that I read when I was a child ( so that makes it ... ah hem about 35 years ago ) A boy moves into a house and finds a model railway in an attic room and then discovers that the littl... [more]
interele
23/05/08
22:30
4 answers (last answered: 03/06/08 19:40)
"THE SHIP" poem
Can anyone supply a copy of a poem which I think is called The Ship, its about someone passing away and people on one shore saying she is gone, she is gone and people on the other sideshore celebrating, saying she i... [more]
echokilo
23/05/08
19:24
2 answers (last answered: 24/05/08 18:09)
60's book
I read a childrens book in 1965, which was about a raven. It had a red and black cover I think, with drawings inside. It was such a wonderful,almost mythical story that Ive never forgotten its impact on me, but I ca... [more]
Izitso
23/05/08
12:04
3 answers (last answered: 23/05/08 14:01)
audio literature
my daughter has bought me an mp3 player for my birthday. can anyone direct me a suitable site for downloading audio books many thanks
Steve.5
22/05/08
12:44
4 answers (last answered: 25/05/08 10:22)
Death
I saw a question about a poem regarding death it was really emotive and captured the feelings of wanting life to stop when someone has died. It was referring to putting out the stars and making the policemen wear bl... [more]
motb
21/05/08
18:44
10 answers (last answered: 24/05/08 21:08)
Mona lisa
who painted mona lisa ?
Helpme3000
19/05/08
13:55
13 answers (last answered: 22/05/08 12:53)
In which novel
1) does the eponymus hero join a ship bound from Hull to London on 1st September 1651? and 2) does Ellie pretend that Dan is her boyfriend? Thanks
SHALOM
19/05/08
12:11
3 answers (last answered: 19/05/08 12:22)
Patricia Cornwell - Book of the Dead
I am an avid fan of Patricia Cornwell and I was sure I had read all her Kay Scarpetta books but I really feel like I am missing out on something in this one??? Who is Dr Self? Why does Marino hate Dr Scarpetta so ... [more]
Sweetie77
19/05/08
10:58
3 answers (last answered: 02/06/08 08:53)
the wasp factory
i was thinking about going to see it at theatre. has anyone seen it yet? do they used stuffed animals (taxidermi?) i have a big fear of dead animals. thanks
melon111
18/05/08
14:48
2 answers (last answered: 21/05/08 23:34)
Name of book?
... well its not a cookery book as such, more an observant, witty non-fiction book about a mans love of cooking and cookery books- the mistakes he makes and his observations of the whole cookery book genre. I fa... [more]
Poppy
17/05/08
22:13
3 answers (last answered: 27/05/08 17:13)
John Morrison
Would anyone know the date of publication for the short story "The Incense Burner" by the Australian author John Morrison?
Reeny-Roo
17/05/08
10:58
1 answer (last answered: 17/05/08 22:29)
History of the English Speaking Peoples.
A couple of years ago I came across a site that had a chap who wanted 3 or 4 of the magazines History of the English Speaking Peoples to finish his collection. I had one he wanted. I meant to contact him but I bro... [more]
MWB
17/05/08
04:43
Buying London theatre tickets
We are having a night in London in June and want to see Jersey Boys. Should we buy tickets now online or wait till the day?
lynbrown
16/05/08
22:22
2 answers (last answered: 17/05/08 09:38)
Ceremonial sword
I have a ceremonial sword how can I tell if the handle is bone or plastic
unicorn
15/05/08
15:38
4 answers (last answered: 19/05/08 23:55)
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