Today , 21st October 2005, is the 200th anniversary of the Battle Of Trafalgar : When we beat the French and Spanish fleets in a remarkable display of British backs-to-the-wall brilliance. The battle was highly influential in shaping the world of today, and is a key point in British history. We should be proud.
But our greatest national hero who stands at the top of his column in Trafalgar square, is today encased in with metal hoardings. Our glorious mayor , Mr Ken is busy setting up his hifi for one of his cosy parties on sunday.
Meanwhile, real English folk cannot get to the column base, surrounded in majesty by the British Lions. On one of the most important days in our Calendar, Ken denys us our heritage. Thanks mate.
Maybe he wants Nelson Mandela on the top of the column, and we can move Admiral Horatio into some toilet near Soho or (Waterloo??) -- but that would probably offend the French.
"Death to the French!" -- A cracking read, by CS Forester.
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