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David Carr's avatar

Excellent article Robert. I think the locals of Shropshire will have strong views apposed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-65116317#:~:text=An%20information%20board%20interpreting%20the,MP%20and%20mayor%20for%20Shrewsbury

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Dr Robert Lyman MBE's avatar

Thanks! The idea that Clive was a racist is tiresome nonsense

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Andrew's avatar

Clive, with Marlborough, Wellington and Slim, one of the quartet of utterly brilliant English/British military leaders, and the only one with no military heritage. A true hero.

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Paul Yeulett's avatar

The same people are getting into a huff about Union flags in Birmingham right now.

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Robert A Mosher (he/him)'s avatar

Midway in the 3rd para I think you meant to say “did NOT just appear” - making a valid point about the Indian subcontinent’s transition from a population of principalities to a unified (more or less) modern state.

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Dr Robert Lyman MBE's avatar

Thanks! Corrected

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