John Henry Newman’s Bid For Sainthood
As the Pope visits Birmingham next week, a crucial item on the agenda is to beatify John Henry Newman. Allen Turing looks at how this came about.
Etymology Corner – The Sound of The Police
The police have spawned many nicknames – some of them affectionate, some not so much. Allen Turing looks at the origins of these terms of endearment.
Lourdes – Still Curing After All These Years
The rate of miracles at Lourdes appears to be slowing down. Allen Turing asks if the holiness of Our Lady is wearing off with the progress of medical science, or if it’s just a coincidence.
People Of Note – Part Two
In the second part of his look at Britain’s bank notes, Allen Turing brings us up to date, and looks at the historical figures lined up for our future bank notes.
People Of Note – Part One
The old £20 note yesterday ceased to be legal tender in the UK. With it, Edward Elgar passed into banknote history. Here, Allen Turing looks at the other luminaries who have shared the currency with the Queen.