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Hello Tim riley: Thanks for all of your contributions to Wikipedia, and have a happy and enjoyable New Year! Cheers, Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 00:45, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
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Ready for peer review? If you're happy, I'll nominate. Brianboulton (talk) 10:15, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
A man after my own heart who indulged himself "...through the worlds of reading and of music hall and pantomime." Although certainly not in expert in this field (ouch!), I will endeavour to offer some comments in what promises to be a very interesting article. -- CassiantoTalk 22:58, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
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Thanks for the note. Although I've lived in Yorkshire since 1970 the [Manchester] Guardian has been my constant companion for even longer (today's has just arrived from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate) and I can dimly recall articles in it by Cardus which, I'm sorry to say, were rather disappointing and gave me the impression that he was in his dotage (ah, the arrogance of youth). Nevertheless, I'll give the article a good read and may indulge in picking a few nits here and there. Happy New Year! --GuillaumeTell 10:59, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
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Hello Tim, just a quick note to let you know of the recent FAC of the character actor John Le Mesurier which I have co-nominated along with Schrodinger's cat is alive and Dr. Blofeld. Confident it meets all featured article criteria and should the subject matter interest you enough, we would welcome any comments or criticisms that you may have to offer. -- CassiantoTalk 21:54, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tim, I started an article on the Portrait of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Category:Portraits of the British Royal Family, realizing our coverage of Royal portraits is extremely poor. I was wondering if you or Brian were knowledgeable or you know somebody knowledgeable who could create a list of missing notable royal portraits. I'm keen to improve coverage in this area.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:32, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
I've added a few penceworth to the comments. I can't see anything still outstanding, and I doubt there will be further comments. So what do you say to an FAC nomination on, say, Sunday? Incidentally, I note that an IP has added date format and BritEng templates. I'm not sure these are necessary; more templates can mean longer loading times, or so I am told. Brianboulton (talk) 23:31, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
Tim, I guess you're probably away now, but there are a couple of points in Gerda's list that I was hoping you would deal with:
If you are able to address these from your Cumbrian fastness, I'd be glad if you would do so. Otherwise, I'll deal with them myself along the above lines, but I'd really prefer to have your opinion first. Brianboulton (talk) 19:13, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
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Hi Tim, you may already have been planning to review this but thought I'd ping you anyway (as I have Brian); in addition to overall comments, I'd value a spotcheck from you if you can manage it. Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 23:23, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
On the subject of English National Opera, tools:~dispenser/cgi-bin/webchecklinks.py?page=en:English_National_Opera is reporting a lot of deadlinks, and I thought I'd try to fix them. Some might just be temporary problems (The Independent?) but the Gramophone ones seem to be dead permanently since they've switched to a new fee-based archive and retired their previous archive. A search for a few sample ones using the "Wayback Machine" brings no joy. Any thoughts? BencherliteTalk 12:37, 22 January 2013 (UTC)
Tim, you beat me to it. @#$%&[:)]. I wanted to do Nora Nicholson, at least start it anyway. I procrastinated way too long. My hats off to you and some of the others, who have contributed already, like SsSilvers, I recognize his name. She was a wonderful character actress, overdue for a wiki. I might have a citation or two the article can use. Once again great article, a job well done. All my best! Koplimek (talk) 14:48, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
Just wanted to let you know I checked that reference to the Hammerstein book and it is all correct.--Wehwalt (talk) 13:16, 22 January 2013 (UTC)
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Great and inviting! - Do you know when The Flying Dutchman (opera) was first staged, in English that is? Perhaps also go over that article? I think to link "love" is overlinking, for example, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:50, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
Best of luck with ENO above; my TFAs usually end in fights, often about infoboxes, but I'll look forward to seeing this one on the main page (I noted the mention of Claudio in the blurb). If in the cold wastes of the north you have a moment to spare, I'd be pleased if you would cast an eye over Mr Widmerpool. This has been months in the coming; I had to read all 12 of Powell's volumes (approx 3000 pages), but it was worth it (well, almost). Or you may wish to save comments for your return to civilisation; it will be at PR for a couple of weeks at least. What is your next project? Arguments over infoboxes have rather drained my enthusiasm for musical articles, so after I'm done with Ken I will probably start something completely different; George Lansbury has always been a hero of mine. But if you have a musical subject in mind. I'll always be prepared to help. Brianboulton (talk) 15:25, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
Widmerpool has engineered his way on to the FAC page and would be grateful for any attention you might give him.
On a more general issue, I have been avoiding music articles recently, and my current project George Lansbury is political, but thereafter I am considering a cautious return to the musical sphere. I enjoyed doing Warlock, and our joint effort on Delius. I've been looking at RVW and Holst; the former doesn't really grab me, but the latter might. The article is quite well developed, but needs a lot of polishing. Would you be at all interested, say about mid-March, in giving this a seeing-to? Brianboulton (talk) 14:08, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
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Hi Tim, I know you are incredibly busy on a number of things—all in subjects both worthy and worthwhile—but is there a chance you would have an opportunity to go down market and comment on the creator of an unspeakable public school bully with odious political views? Do not worry if you're overburdened with your other commitments or really can't stomach the subject—all entirely understandable. Many thanks! - SchroCat (talk) 14:54, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tim, I've had a bit of a play around in the unholy territory of the infobox and come up with the abomination that is this. To quote Spinoza: "what an utter pain in **** that is! Whoever designed it should be taken out and horse-whipped to Blackfriars and back again". There must be a better way of doing it than this, but I'm not sure what it is, I'm afraid. (By the way, I may be misktaken on the Spinoza attribution—I'm afraid I don't have the sources to hand). All the best - SchroCat (talk) 15:43, 6 February 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tim, can you give Mother India a read and give some feedback?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 17:01, 6 February 2013 (UTC)
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Many thanks for your time and thoughts on the McNeile peer review. The article has now progressed to FAC for consideration. Thanks again. — SchroCat (talk) 03:54, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tim, some time ago, you mentioned the links to the Gramophone going dead. What do we do in such cases? I just noticed (BWV 159) that arkivmusic, for example, changed their display of Gramophone articles to just the first lines, without the name of the author. So a link is still working, but not showing the essential information, which WAS THERE before. How to show? A comment in the cite template perhaps? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:17, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
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Most grateful, thankyou!! Well, I like old movies, and Mother India is considered one of the most important Indian films of all time. I created the lists of Indians films back in about 2007, I used to edit films almost entirely for a while back then.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:01, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
Indians would think you were mad for considering Mother India to be obscure!! A lot of them revere it as a Holy Grail of Indian culture for what it stands for in the aftermath of Indian independence! I agree though that to us Brits old Asian movies, Indian or Indonesian or whatever appear as obscure topics to us, which is why its most impressive when they reach GA or FA quality!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:58, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
Incidentally Kareena Kapoor which I have heavily contributed to is at FAC now. Any input at the FAC would be appreciated although I see Chopra has beaten you both to it and she's prettier than Kareena.... I think I'd like to see the numeric dates formatted properly, would you agree?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:23, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
Royal opera
Thank you for the London opera, another great article with dedication to details about the people behind an institution, - you are an awesome Wikipedian!
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:28, 18 February 2012 (UTC)
A year ago, you were the twentieth recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, repeated in br'erly style. I miss the photographer, again, and put "Letting go of the past" on top of my talk, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:45, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
Messiah: it's now nominated, - could you please fix the link to Gramophone, as in ENO? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:31, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
Hello sir, we would like your suggestions on the fac. Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Priyanka Chopra/archive1. Please , review it and represent your thoughts. Thank You.Prashant ✉ 18:24, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
Many thanks for your recent comments atPR for The Flashman Papers. The article is now at FLC, should you wish to view or comment further. Thanks again. - SchroCat (talk) 16:00, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
I noticed at the Flashman PR that you have access to the TLS archive... One of my vaguer plans, that will probably never come to anything, is to do something with George Smiley or Le Carre's "Karla trilogy". I've got anything from the Times, Guardian, etc, but wondered if there was anything in the TLS? If you could have a check for me, I would be very grateful! Sarastro1 (talk) 16:01, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
Just to add (after my clumsy attempt to reply to yours about Walton) I'm delighted to see your addition to this article. All very best, Alfietucker (talk) 16:49, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
Hi, Tim. As you probably know, the article is the subject of a TFA request, here. Ref 137 is giving a dead link message (the page evidently no longer exists). Is there an alternative source, or should the text on Willcocks's recording simply be cut? I have dealt with the dead Gramophone links by adding {{subscription}} indicators, not quite as you dealt with the problem at ENO, but this way makes it clear the archive still exists. Brianboulton (talk) 13:54, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
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I award you this "Awesome Farces" award in recognition of your serious achievements made, while drawing dirty looks from the librarians at the British Library, as you guffawed your way through the scripts of the Aldwych farces. This award also reflects your various other ongoing efforts to improve articles about the theatre in the English-speaking world, including plays, theatre companies, actors, producers, writers and critics. You are not merely a prolific contributor, but a skilled researcher and a stylish writer. Your contributions can only be described as "awesome", and that's no farce! -- Ssilvers (talk) 10:02, 27 February 2013 (UTC) |
This is all very kind. I'll feel a bit more justified in nailing this colour to my mast once I have written articles on the last three of the Aldwych series and overhauled the Aldwych farce article in the light of my archival rummaging. I wish to deny emphatically that I guffawed in the reading room of the British Library; whether my unfortunate neighbours found my stifled splutters and strangulated snorts any better than guffaws is not for me to say. Tim riley (talk) 14:39, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tim. Can you do me a favour and give this a read. I think it has FA potential. What do you think? Can you open a peer review on it?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:24, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
OK, no worries. thanks.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:50, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
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Reminder re: now-defunct Gramophone website: "strip the dead URLs from Gramophone citations and leave the citations as they would have been if they had originally referred to the print edition, i.e. author, article title, month and year, and page number..." - Tim riley (talk) 2:47 pm, 9 February 2013, Saturday (20 days ago) (UTC−5)
Thanks for participating in the PR (Wikipedia:Peer review/Mother India/archive1). Mother India is now at FAC.--Redtigerxyz Talk 08:22, 2 March 2013 (UTC)
On behalf of this humble Wikignome, you're welcome for the spelling edit. Thanks for creating the article in the first place and growing Wikipedia. ejly (talk) 00:03, 3 March 2013 (UTC)
I nominated Neville Cardus for TFA on 3 April, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:40, 4 March 2013 (UTC)
If you're in a good mood you might like to cast your reviewer's eye over the above, my first venture into the world of political biography. Perhaps the surname may tempt a few curious readers to find out what Angela's grandad did for a living. I can but hope. Brianboulton (talk) 18:43, 5 March 2013 (UTC)
I think it would be best to close it for now. I'm working on it but it will take a while. I'll renominate when I'm ready - thanks for your help. Cloudbound (talk) 20:39, 5 March 2013 (UTC)
Thank you for your very constructive review of the Number 10 Downing Street article. For the last two days I have been editing it to address as best I can most of your comments and recommendations. I am making very good progress. I don't know the Wikipedia rules about reviews but hopefully you will be able to re-open the review soon.Sir Cloudesley Shovel II (talk) 23:47, 16 March 2013 (UTC)
Thank you Tim riley for your pointing out. Now I understand my fault. Yet, do you think at least two of them (Isleworth and Napoleonic Wars) are helpful? If you agree with me, I would like to resume putting links which are really beneficial for readers. Thank you--Ponruy (talk) 16:03, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
Hi, Tim riley! Thank you so much for your revising of Piano Concerto (Yashiro). Now it is greatly improved. I'm still working on Delius and have translated related articles such as Julius Buths and Hans Haym. Today, I uploaded Piano Concerto (Delius). When you have time, please pay a brief visit to that article. I hope you will enjoy it.--Ponruy (talk) 14:38, 17 March 2013 (UTC)
If you have a moment and care to put your 2p in, Flying Eagle cent is somewhat languishing at FAC. I think you'd prefer it to my other FAC :) Many thanks.--Wehwalt (talk) 22:33, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
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The naughty vicarHarold Davidson is in the dock at peer review. Let justice be swift and impartial. Brianboulton (talk) 15:06, 20 June 2013 (UTC) Benjamin Britten imageI will be glad to look at it but it will take me a few days.Ruhrfisch ><>°° 14:13, 21 June 2013 (UTC)
Talk:Jacques Offenbach/GA1Very nearly there, a few tweaks and it's good to go (and I'd suggest going on straight to a peer review, the next step for FA status, afterwards) Adam Cuerden (talk) 10:10, 22 June 2013 (UTC) Caps issueWhen you are free from your Royal Ballet duties, would you mind pronouncing on a capitals issue that has arisen in the esteemed Wehwalt's comments on Wikipedia:Peer review/Harold Davidson/archive1? I am awarding you the casting vote. Brianboulton (talk) 13:03, 22 June 2013 (UTC) Thanks!The GEbi article was promoted to FA today. Thank you for your helpful comments and support, both in peer review and FAC. Cheers! Ignocrates (talk) 16:44, 22 June 2013 (UTC) Greetings!Wonderful to meet you yesterday - quite hope you survived the post-Ballet revels.Gareth E Kegg (talk) 17:53, 23 June 2013 (UTC) ParisThanks, I'll try to get it vigorously edited this week and overhaul the referencing. As you say the content is pretty good and with a bit of editing I think we could whip it into GA shape. I was going to ask if you were interested in reviewing Marrakesh for GA and I only saw this article in the queue then, but after seeing this I see you've already got a lot on your plate so no worries. I did though want a very good reviewer as I intend taking Marrakesh to FA at some point, it has been well enough researched.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:18, 23 June 2013 (UTC) Davidson peer reviewCould I ask that you briefly revisit Wikipedia:Peer review/Harold Davidson/archive1, to comment on an issue I have raised concerning the use of this image. Many thanks Brianboulton (talk) 10:38, 24 June 2013 (UTC) Elgar Cello Concerto pageHello, I am passionate about the cello and its repertoire. I have tried to add a paragraph to the Elgar Cello concerto page twice and, on both occasions, it was deleted. It was essential, unopinionated information about the 1985 Best Classical recording award given to the RPO recording of the Elgar cello concerto with Julian Lloyd Webber and Sir Yehudi Menuhin. Please can you let me know if my edit was in any way incorrect and how I can put the text back on the Wikipedia page? Many thanks and kind regards, Michela — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.178.55.29 (talk) 20:32, 24 June 2013 (UTC)
Thank you for your super-fast reply! I would really appreciate it if you could restore the text, thank you! I am new to the Wikipedia editing community, I didn't know I had to register, I thought logging in as a user was sufficient.My Wikipedia user name is Cocolinmichela (my real name Michela Cocolin). I had text and video links removed from other pages (as well as the Elgar cello page) by another user in the past and would like to make sure I am not doing anything wrong, so that it doesn't happen again. Thanks again for your help. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.178.55.29 (talk) 20:49, 24 June 2013 (UTC)
Thank you so much! I shall try to find out more about editing on Wikipedia in the meantime. Best wishes, Michela — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.178.55.29 (talk) 21:01, 24 June 2013 (UTC) DYK for The Company of Heaven
Stephen PotterHi, About two years ago I sent you a message complimenting you on your work on the page about Stephen Potter. Which I totally stand by, incidentally. I've since acquired more of his books, including his Nonesuch edition of Coleridge, his early books A Muse In Chains and Coleridge and S.T.C. and his later corporate history of Heinz, The Magic Number. These have changed my picture of him as a writer a good deal, and I hope to get back to this article soon with some more detail. Just keeping you posted. Lexo (talk) 23:54, 25 June 2013 (UTC) Fishing for helpHi Tim, I hope all is well with you. I've been tinkering in user space from time to time with "Die Forelle", Schubert's rather pleasant lied. I've moved it all to the article space today, but I'm still not overly happy with it, partly because I'm such a duffer at the musical angle. Could you have a glance over it at some point and highlight a few major issues? Don't worry in the slightest if you're already tied up on other things - it's not important and with what I've done is probably only a GA at best, but I'd like to make it a good GA, if I can. Many thanks indeed for all your help! - SchroCat (talk) 21:20, 27 June 2013 (UTC)
Together in life, death, and now Wikipedia...What's an article on Britten without a picture of Pears? Enjoy, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 17:34, 28 June 2013 (UTC)
Alkan again....Now up for FA. Best, --Smerus (talk) 12:57, 29 June 2013 (UTC) Isabeau of BavariaTim, profound thanks for your helpful comments during the peer review and for your warm support during this effort - which wasn't one of the easiest I've undertaken. Victoria (talk) 00:06, 30 June 2013 (UTC) London in NovemberThanks for your note, Tim. I'll get in touch when we get closer to the time. Viva-Verdi (talk) 14:15, 30 June 2013 (UTC) Harold Davidson at FACI have nommed the errant rector. Let's see if he gets his just deserts. Can you give me a rough deadline for detailed work on the Britten music section, so that I can plan my next few weeks' activities? Brianboulton (talk) 19:26, 30 June 2013 (UTC) July 2013HelloCould you please explain this summary? "reverting falsified quote to ipsissima verba"? What on earth did I do? That edit summary is extremely hostile! ChrisGualtieri (talk) 03:01, 1 July 2013 (UTC)
TalkbackHello, Tim riley. You have new messages at ChrisGualtieri's talk page.
Message added 15:54, 1 July 2013 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template. ChrisGualtieri (talk) 15:54, 1 July 2013 (UTC) HomeGood to see the Main page as a home for Home, - your reputation rests on articles like that (thanks for a new phrase!) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:21, 2 July 2013 (UTC) Britten – Matthews page refsRef 70 ("Matthews, p. 870") is clearly a typo. However, if the correct page ref is 87, there's a slight problem with my own Matthews refs (Nos 162, 164, 165, 169 and 170). As I think I mentioned earlier, I am using the 2003 edition of the Matthews book, in which the Britten-Menhuin visit to Belsen is on page 83, not 87. Would you mind checking out my Matthews refs in your 2013 edition? Brianboulton (talk) 09:14, 2 July 2013 (UTC)
ParisUnfortunately you've caught this at a moment when QatarLeague added a lot of bare url links for sources which now need to be formatted. I still need a few days on this, but you should see that considerable improvements have already been made.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:30, 3 July 2013 (UTC) Doubting Thomas' / Thomas'sHi Tim, Cassianto and I are in the process of copy editing the article on Terry-Thomas, which should be going to PR in a few days. Before we get that far, could you let me know which possessive form we should be using: Terry-Thomas' or Terry-Thomas's? I've been happily using the first version, but now have doubts that this may be incorrect: could you shed a little light on my darkness? Many thanks, as always - SchroCat (talk) 16:01, 3 July 2013 (UTC)
Anyone for tennis? Hard cheese old boy!It's an absolute shower! The King of the Cads is at PR. If there is any chance you could pop your head round to have a look, Cassianto and I would be very much obliged. All the best – SchroCat (talk) 23:47, 4 July 2013 (UTC) Frederick AshtonThis article gets better and better, largely due to your hard work. The stuff about Alice Hofmannsthal was particularly amusing, so have copied it over to her article. And I've started an article on another contemporary of Fred's, choreographer Andrée Howard. Edwardx (talk) 12:56, 5 July 2013 (UTC) Can you help pleeeese?I am looking for a book review of Christopher Matthew's Diary of a Somebody, published in 1980. This is the fictional diary of one Simon Crisp, a 1970s descendent of Pooter. Matthews wrote two other Crisp diaries, Loosely Engaged and The Crisp Report, published in 1980-81, and the three together were published as an omnibus in 1988. I am sure the books would have been reviewed in the Guardian, Observer, Telegraph etc, though I can find nothing online. Can you help? It's reviews of the first that I am particularly interested in. Much thanks. Brianboulton (talk) 20:32, 6 July 2013 (UTC)
James White, charity workI'm only really interested in him as a racehorse owner, but I found this which could be added as an example of his philanthropic activities. Tigerboy1966 13:32, 7 July 2013 (UTC) ParisTim. Unfortunately some German editor has made a complete hash of my editing which he dismisses as "lazy" and has restored the excessive demographic data (which few people really care for in the main article) and replaced my comprehensive district guide down to an unsourced crappy bulleted list again. I'm not tolerating that. I'll be reverted by him if I restore and an edit war will ensue. I'm not putting up with this. I strongly suggest his edits are undone and the article is restored.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:44, 7 July 2013 (UTC)
Thank you very much for taking the time to review this article Tim, I much appreciate it.--Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 18:31, 14 July 2013 (UTC) Automatic spelling buggererAn exasperating innovation suddenly polluting the edit screen is some ghastly code that changes all my English spellings into American, so that I have to go back and turn them all into English again. Does any kind visitor to this page know how to switch this loathsome device off? –Tim riley (talk) 18:34, 8 July 2013 (UTC) More BrittenI have just added a rather hefty chunk of prose to the music section, on the Canticles. I've probably overdone it in my enthusiasm, so don't hesitate to cut it down to whatever size you think appropriate. One thing you will have to do is check the additional Matthews refs. This time I have anticipated the latest edition by adding 4 to my edition's paging, but you had better check that this is right. Brianboulton (talk) 19:11, 8 July 2013 (UTC)
Just so. I've added a collapsed version at Les Illuminations (Britten). See what you think. Tim riley (talk) 21:29, 9 July 2013 (UTC)
ArchieI just blundered onto your Britten PR page to leave some comments, and realised that I forgot to inform you that Archie is now at FAC here, and that any further comments are always welcome. Hoping that having him at FAC is not a bad omen for this week... Sarastro1 (talk) 17:23, 9 July 2013 (UTC)
Kanak peopleHi Tim, do you think this has FA potential? I think with the referencing converted to sfn and a slight restructuring it has potential. I'm considering readdressing it and placing for a peer review. It would be amazing to have an FA on Oceania. ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:42, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
You are most welcome Master Timothy, I've been enjoying the sunshine so I did it earlier than later. Funnily enough there is a young editor on here from Mauritius or the Maldives I always get them mixed up, and rather than write about his exotic Indian Ocean country he produces featured articles on Beyonce albums and singles... Americanization huh... I wanna know about things like Mauritian canoes and dances!! 16:51, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
Overlooked?Sorry to bother you, Tim, but you may have overlooked a request/suggestion that appears earlier on this talkpage, re Britten. At the moment, the first mention that he wrote incidental music for theatre/cinema is in the Music section, in a paragraph added by me. As he wrote rather a lot of this stuff in his earlyish career, I think there should be a something (the odd sentence, perhaps) about this in the biographical sections of the article, to provide a context for the reference in the Music section. Brianboulton (talk) 10:02, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
I have added "Legacy" to the Music section. A bit longer than I intended, will see if I can trim down (though I don't think that overall, the music section is overlong for such an important composer) Brianboulton (talk) 16:49, 12 July 2013 (UTC) Tim, can you answer a point that's been raised on my talkpage about the Britten centenary. Brianboulton (talk) 21:28, 12 July 2013 (UTC) I think I have done all I can do with the Music section. I have cut out a few bits where pieces were merely mentioned without any musical detail, and added a few other bits. I think it looks OK now, but time – and FAC – will tell. At the FAC I will restrict myself to dealing with comments on this section, except where I am needed to wade in on any general issues. The article looks generally in fine shape, and it should do well. Brianboulton (talk) 07:43, 14 July 2013 (UTC) It's all your fault!Just for the record, I hold you entirely responsible for today's frankly implausible events, on the basis of this edit. Sarastro1 (talk) 21:17, 11 July 2013 (UTC)
GahI looked right at it and I still hit okay, gah! Thanks for catching it. I swear if this was the template format I'd not slip it up. I will ask Ohconfucius about this one so I don't keep screwing it up accidentally. ChrisGualtieri (talk) 20:30, 12 July 2013 (UTC) Britten article as FAGreetings, Tim, from Santa Fe where we have a fabulous La donna del lago on stage this summer! The Britten article is coming along and now looks amazing!! (And it reads very well too! Which makes trying to get the Verdi article to look anything as good rather problematical with the tons of work involved.) One suggestion: keep the References as the single main heading word, which is "standard" elsewhere with opera articles, but also keep "Notes" (maybe then make then A,B,C?? rather than 1,2,3??). Then label the linked-in "Notes" from the text as "Footnotes" to distinguish them?? It would keep the "look" as established in the the major WP:Opera guidelines but also use dual versions of the word "notes". Viva-Verdi (talk) 01:15, 15 July 2013 (UTC)
Moving an image into Wikimedia CommonsGreetings. Following an inquiry I'd made, I gathered the scanned image of Maggie Teyte as Cherubino could be in Wikimedia Commons under {{PD-art-two|PD-old|PD-1923}} This illustration by George Cecil Wilmshurst appears here and here as well. Wilmshurst was born in 1873, according to English Wikipedia, or in 1874 according to London 1901 census. He was active between 1897-1917, according to his viaf page. He died in 1930. I would be much grateful if you do so, for I could use your excellent scan on other Wikis. Regards, ש. יונתן (talk) 04:59, 15 July 2013 (UTC).
Mont Juic et alDear Tame McOrally I like where you've been going with Britten. Koussevitzky must have been crazy, or ill-advised, to prefer the z. I'm sure he has multiple redirects. It's a minor matter of minuscule moment. Did you see my personal contribution to the Britten centenary - Mont Juic (suite)? Cheers. -- Jack of Oz [pleasant conversation] 20:02, 15 July 2013 (UTC) BrittenMorning Mr R, Just looking over Britten at FAC and I see there's quite a bit of overlinking in the Influences section. Is this deliberate, or are you happy for me to de-link the offending terms? Pip pip - SchroCat (talk) 07:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
Well deserved promotion. I have this crazy dream of Falstaff for Verdi's birthday ... - let's start improving, even if we don't get that fa[r]! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:25, 21 July 2013 (UTC)
T-T, back in the spotlightThanks again for your previous help at PR for the T-T article. The old chap is in the spotlight of FAC, although the stage is a rather crowded one at the moment. I hope you'll have the time to pop along to see him once again. Many thanks - SchroCat (talk) 11:52, 16 July 2013 (UTC) Knights of ColumbusHi, Tim! Thanks so much for the review of the Knights of Columbus article. I do appreciate it, and you had some excellent suggestions. I tried to address all of them, and plan on putting it up for Featured Article status again. If there is anything else you can suggest beforehand, I would very much appreciate it. Thanks again! --Briancua (talk) 19:56, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ChangeHi Tim, just so you, Brian and anybody else watching this page knows, I, the artist formerly known as Dr. Blofeld is resuming as User:Tibetan Prayer now, marking an end of DYK contributing and a new era of focusing more on GA and FA and editing outside of DYK. Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 08:51, 17 July 2013 (UTC) BrittenTim, some of your reversions appear to be a bit sweeping. I couldn't figure out exactly which deleted material you restored today at 09:26, but part of your edit undid Ian Rose's correct insertion of a comma betweeen the honours and his moving the WL for pacifism to the first occurrence. Your revert of the semicolons also undid removal of a redundant word ("most particularly" is pompous). After the somewhat WP:OWNy reversion of the semicolons (by "semicolons preferred" you declare your preference to overrule someone else's) I won't be continuing to help there, but you might want at least to restore Ian Rose's corrections. --Stfg (talk) 10:17, 17 July 2013 (UTC)
Talk:Art in Medieval Scotland/GA1Hi, I advised the author of this not to bunch and replicate books in the notes section and put them underneath. I began converting them to sfn notes and thought he'd be happy to continue but he seems rather upset with beginning to overhaul the references. Sfn isn't compulsory but isn't it ill-advised not to replicate books in the notes and also underneath? Care to comment? Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 19:18, 18 July 2013 (UTC) I have a question at the bottom of my input to date at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Charles-Valentin Alkan/archive1 on the use of "amongst" and "whilst". I don't know whether you'd consider amongst in the same way as whilst, but I remember you picked up on it in my articles and I wondered if you could give your opinion on the matter. Off to enjoy some sunshine now, thanks!Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 13:54, 19 July 2013 (UTC)
MusicHow are you with 1900s popular songs? Could you find if Charles Ridgewell and Will Godwin's "If Those Lips Could Only Speak" was adapted from a French tune? (Related to Boenga Roos dari Tjikembang, unsurprisingly another Indonesia article) — Crisco 1492 (talk) 12:29, 19 July 2013 (UTC)
Koala checkThank you for your spotcheck. Is the review done. I don't see a cross out at the FA:Talk. LittleJerry (talk) 23:24, 19 July 2013 (UTC)
Peer reviewMr Pooter awaits your kind attention. Brianboulton (talk) 14:52, 21 July 2013 (UTC) British Library materialsHi Tim. Ssilvers told me to send you a message. I need an item from the BL, but they are currently undergoing some sort of electronic ... well, I don't know WHAT it's called, but I will be unable to order a copy from their website because of their system changing. But if someone could retrieve it for me, the problem would be eliminated. I wonder if you might do it for me? Shouldn't be too difficult or costly. Write me please? Slfarrell (talk) 20:11, 21 July 2013 (UTC) UDIHi Tim, this is just a quick note to let you know that the Rhodesian UDI article is now at FAC. I would be delighted to know your opinion if you are interested. The link is here if you want to take a look. Thanks again and I hope you are well. —Cliftonian (talk) 07:30, 22 July 2013 (UTC)
Pooter's bathIn my first draft of the synopsis I mentioned the bath incident. However, that version was far too long, so I cut a lot of incidents out. I have just added back a couple of lines on the bath, though I'm not yet convinced this is the right thing to do. It opens up the possibility that others will graft on their own favourite incidents, and in no time the synopsis will be bloated and unbalanced again. Perhaps you'd let me know your thoughts? Brianboulton (talk) 21:48, 22 July 2013 (UTC) Britten worksOne by one: Mont Juic (suite) DYK? (not by me) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:17, 23 July 2013 (UTC)
More ParisI'm still getting people attacking me and saying things like "the earlier version was better". Seems the more work you put into something the more people complain and the less grateful they are!Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 10:13, 24 July 2013 (UTC)
July 2013Hello, I'm BracketBot. I have automatically detected that your edit to Falstaff (Elgar) may have broken the syntax by modifying 3 "[]"s. If you have, don't worry, just edit the page again to fix it. If I misunderstood what happened, or if you have any questions, you can leave a message on my operator's talk page. Thanks, BracketBot (talk) 16:13, 24 July 2013 (UTC) WaltonI noticed you removed a section about his church music that I added to the Walton article recently, saying that it needed citations, but the claim in what was then the next paragraph that "One of the best-known and most frequently performed of Walton's works is the cantata Belshazzar's Feast" isn't cited either. Not every fact has a citation to support it. I'm not about to go and do a survey of cathedral music lists and concert hall programmes to establish my claim, but it seems an eminently reasonable claim to make. Even if you disagreed with it, couldn't the paragraph just have been edited slightly to allow his church music to be at least mentioned in the article? Belshazzar's Feast, although famous, surely gets nothing like the number of performances of his small sacred works, which are sung week in week out in the cathedrals, churches, and college chapels of this country. DTOx (talk) 09:53, 26 July 2013 (UTC) File:Falstaff-Leslie.jpg missing description detailsDear uploader: The media file you uploaded as:
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Thanks, BracketBot (talk) 18:22, 31 July 2013 (UTC) August 2013Since you asked...Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Old Church of St Nidan, Llanidan/archive1. Hope you're enjoying the summer. Regards, BencherliteTalk 14:03, 6 August 2013 (UTC) Bramshill HouseHi, remembering your architectural interest in Burges and others, I was wondering if you'd be able to review this important Jacobean house for GA. If not, no worries, but it could use somebody with sharp eyes such as yourself to review it!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:43, 7 August 2013 (UTC)
That DiaryI've been delaying the diary's FAC nomination because of the current overcrowding there, but it doesn't look like easing off, so I've gone ahead and nommed it: Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/The Diary of a Nobody/archive1. I'd be grateful for any comments, if you're around (and if the Doctor feels like taking a punt, so much the better). Brianboulton (talk) 19:05, 7 August 2013 (UTC) Wow another one! Sure, I'll add it to the other two I'll try to look at tomorrow.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:21, 7 August 2013 (UTC) Britten clipThere is a nice video clip of Britten rehearsing a combined choir and orchestra at Aldeburgh in 1967 on the BBC here which I thought you and any talk page stalkers might enjoy. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 18:58, 8 August 2013 (UTC) Dresden TriptychHi. This passed this morning, in no small part thanks to your input. I wanted to say thanks for giving us so much help and encouragment. I found your review to be very rewarding; I'm much more pleased with how the page turned out since. Ceoil (talk) 16:28, 10 August 2013 (UTC)
"Sources" in _The Importance of Being Earnest_ articleHello Mr Riley, Thanks for all your recent hard work on the The Importance of Being Earnest article. I've noticed you add a great number of works to the "Sources" list though few of them appear to be cited in the article. Would they not fit better in a "Further Reading" section.. Best wishes, --Ktlynch (talk) 13:45, 11 August 2013 (UTC) Copyedit/comment requestI know you are a busy man, but if you can find the time I would greatly appreciate a few edits/comments at Ringo Starr, currently at FAC. Cheers! GabeMc (talk|contribs) 21:22, 11 August 2013 (UTC) Peer reviewHi. You're invited to participate in a peer review for the Mughal-e-Azam article at Wikipedia:Peer review/Mughal-e-Azam/archive1. I hope that constructive input from several people can better prepare it for FAC. It probably needs several pairs of eyes who don't know much about Indian film to comment on as much as it needs experts to comment..♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:59, 11 August 2013 (UTC) Spot checksHi Tim, Have I seen you doing spot checks at FAC before? If you have, would you be able to venture into the modern and profane world of popular Eurodance music at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/S&M (song)/archive10? If the very thought of going through it leaves you cold, or if you're just too busy on other bits, do you know of anyone who is particularly good at spot-checking? It's the final hurdle for this article at its tenth (yes, tenth) appearance at FAC. Many thanks - SchroCat (talk) 15:49, 13 August 2013 (UTC)
FatinitzaHey, Tim, would you be willing to do the GA review on this opera? I want a tough, but fair, review. Adam Cuerden (talk) 19:55, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
QuestionCurious. Any chance you could get a scan of Satan's Harvest Home at the British Library? Or a photograph? Assuming, of course, it's on display and they allow photography or would be willing to work with us. BTW, I found myself doing my first stage play GA just last week (no opera, but the Indonesians didn't really have operas): Allah jang Palsoe. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 07:18, 17 August 2013 (UTC)
Sibelius's Eighth SymphonyAs you've probably realised, I have a weakness for lost, destroyed or non-existent works of art. I've been in London this past week, away from my Tippett library, so I've been amusing myself researching Sibelius's lost eighth. I have now sent the results of my labours for peer review; any comment you care to make would be most welcome. Brianboulton (talk) 19:01, 17 August 2013 (UTC)
Great North of Scotland RailwayThanks for the peer review a few weeks ago. I'm back and I've nominated the article at FAC here. Edgepedia (talk) 05:31, 20 August 2013 (UTC) Disambiguation link notification for August 23Hi. Thank you for your recent edits. Wikipedia appreciates your help. We noticed though that when you edited Madame Sans-Gêne (play), you added links pointing to the disambiguation pages Verneuil and Knickerbocker Theatre (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver). Such links are almost always unintended, since a disambiguation page is merely a list of "Did you mean..." article titles. Read the FAQ • Join us at the DPL WikiProject. It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these opt-out instructions. Thanks, DPL bot (talk) 11:14, 23 August 2013 (UTC) Kellie LoderHi Tim, I know we've never interacted on Wikipedia before, but I was wondering if you would consider reviewing my current FAC for the Kellie Loder article. I noticed that you reviewed the Ringo Starr FAC and thought you might be interested in this FAC as well. Any constructive comments you would be willing to provide at the corresponding discussion would be greatly appreciated. Neelix (talk) 21:15, 23 August 2013 (UTC)
ILN ArtistsDespite a recent difference of opinion, I am going to assume good faith, and would like to pass on a link that may be of use to you. You recently uploaded some scans of Illustrated London News drawings, I Found this on a very quick search, http://www.artbiogs.co.uk/2/organizations/illustrated-london-news which is a set of biographies for various British artists, It might help provide additional clues as to possible artists for ILN drawings. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 14:53, 25 August 2013 (UTC) In relation to concerns about imagesOK, Not my best response. I've taken your concern on-board. Are there any specfic images you'd like me to review a third time?Sfan00 IMG (talk) 14:59, 25 August 2013 (UTC)
That symphonyPray observe that Symphony No. 8 (Sibelius) has been nominated at FAC and awaits its fate there. (Someone needs to wipe that grin off Sibelius's face). Brianboulton (talk) 21:00, 26 August 2013 (UTC) Rhodies in WW1Hi Tim, I hope you are well. This is just a note to let you know that the Southern Rhodesian involvement in World War I article is now at FAC. The FAC is here. If you're interested and find yourself at a loose end, your thoughts would as always be very welcome. —Cliftonian (talk) 03:45, 27 August 2013 (UTC) Talk:James Clerk Maxwell/GA1Having recovered sufficiently from the Edinburgh Festival, I've done the first analysis. Conclusion was, unfortunately, that it wasn't quite there, but it's not that far off. Adam Cuerden (talk) 15:48, 27 August 2013 (UTC) NPGThanks, Tim. I had to take it rather craftily as they don't like cameras in there, as you know! Jack1956 (talk) 20:55, 27 August 2013 (UTC) Full stops for every book page noteHi Tim. As I can't see anything in the guidelines about it but am pretty sure the norm on here is to not add a full stop after every book citation do you have any idea if it is advised to not include them? Just I notice that most articles, including yours, Brian's (and mine), avoid using full stops after every book note. I brought it up at Talk:This Guitar (Can't Keep from Crying)/GA1 and while it's probably not something which should prevent an article passing GA I'd appreciate it if you could offer an insight into this.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:00, 30 August 2013 (UTC)
September 2013Ein Hero What The?Good to hear from you and thanks for the heads-up on Ein Heldeleben, about which I gave my two cents on the talk page. I've started work on an article on the Michael Tippett piano concerto as an adjunct to Brian's revamp on the main article on the composer. Should you have any suggestions on sources or anything else, please feel free. The article itself is still just a stub currently but plan to plunge in depth once my sources are in better order. Thanks. Jonyungk (talk) 17:41, 1 September 2013 (UTC) Britten and Pears (or something like that)This might amuse you. While toiling away on the Tippett article, I was reminded that a few years ago I was idly listening to Radio 3 when a performance of The Heart's Assurance, Tippett's song cycle for tenor and piano was announced. The announcer gave a short introduction to the work which, she said, was first performed at the Wigmore Hall in 1953 by Britten and Pears. What I heard, however, was that it was first performed at the Wigmore Hall in 1953 by "Britney Spears". Now, were one a time traveller, wouldn't that be a premiere worth going to! Brianboulton (talk) 20:25, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
NotesMy point during that review was if we're actually using summary style and all the facts are clear there is no need for any notes, and a FA article doesn't require notes to be promoted. Notes seem to come up for a few reasons. A fact in the article is challenged and to clarify during in the review process you add a note to explain to get support. You might be writing and realize that 3 sources say X but 1 says Y and 1 says 'X and Y are wrong, Z' and you decide to add a note in advance of being challenged after choosing to put X in the article. There's also the 'not central to the narrative' type of notes you mentioned. #1 is usually ok. #2 is sometimes ok, although no one reads notes and historians who can't agree about basic facts isn't really that interesting to read most of the time....see WP:SS. The 'not central' type notes I think are not good practice since if we're observing summary style its either in the article or in another article, or omitted. Also, #1 tend to be short sentences or even just a couple of words. #2 can get kind of long, #3 seem to be a whole paragraph with multiple citations and I always wonder with the interesting asides why this isn't in the article! If you have an article you want me to review let me know I'd be happy to help. Kirk (talk) 22:49, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
"Trying" PatienceHello Tim, just to say thank you for your timely intervention. I was just writing a reasoned reply to Ssilvers (a) many people refer by default to Lady Jane's "double bass", as Google confirms, so I think some clarification at least seems justified; b) it's all in a footnote, after all!), but I guess, since the addition stands and you've intervened, keeping my own counsel is a more gracious option. Anyway thank you matron, you made me smile! Alfietucker (talk) 17:37, 7 September 2013 (UTC)
DisraeliSure, I'll look at it tomorrow, Tuesday at latest. You might be interested in reviewing Amir Hamzah, if you can't do it at the moment you could review at a later date and reserve the review. It needs a good reviewer as in my opinion it has FA potential.. If not, no worries..♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:32, 8 September 2013 (UTC)
L'AriannaI am waking this sleeper up. As an experiment I have (temporarily) added one of the Opera project's optional boxes to the article (I was not hassled about this in any way, it's my own idea). I should be very glad to have your plain opinion as to whether this (a)improves the article, (b) makes it worse or (c) makes no difference. Together with any other wise words you may wish to impart. Brianboulton (talk) 22:59, 9 September 2013 (UTC) Amir HamzahAmir Hamzah duly reviewed. And promoted in short order. A top-notch article. Tim riley (talk) 15:31, 12 September 2013 (UTC)
Yes that's my feeling on it that neither Aymatth or myself are experts and we both know that articles can appear to be very good and of FA quality but when looked at by an expert on the subject can seem grossly deficient. All I know is that it was written based on what we consider to be reliable sources so should generally be OK, just as you say, there is always that doubt that it's substantial enough without an expert on Middle eastern architecture providing some feedback. It might be worth a shot anyway. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:56, 12 September 2013 (UTC)
Thanks. I'll keep it in mind. Sorry for the delay on the Disraeli front Tim, really not been feeling much like wiki of late. I'll definitely resume tomorrow!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:53, 15 September 2013 (UTC) OK. Well it would only be nitpicking anyway, it's a superb article and am sure will pass FA with little trouble. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:50, 15 September 2013 (UTC) Elgin Cathedral FACHi Tim, not sure if you saw my comment at the review but as the nominator is new to FAC I'd like to see a spotcheck of sources and since most are apparently in book form, I thought of you... ;-) Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 14:49, 14 September 2013 (UTC) GAN Robert LowellI offered a brief second opinion on general policy vis-à-vis citation/criteria 2 compliance, I'll take a closer look later on specifics and to see if there are other things needing remedy. I do agree, prima facie, with your assessment and interpretation. Please keep me updated. --ColonelHenry (talk) 15:29, 17 September 2013 (UTC)
Little Tich at peer reviewHello Tim, hope your well. Just a quick note to let you know of the listing of Little Tich at peer review. I would love for you to take part if you're able to. Many thanks! -- CassiantoTalk 08:52, 18 September 2013 (UTC) A possible boost for BenYou may like to visit this page, where I am nominating Ben as a "vital" composer (probably in place of Satie). Brianboulton (talk) 16:11, 18 September 2013 (UTC) An award for you
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September 2013Thank you for contributing to Wikipedia. We always appreciate when users upload new images. However, it appears that one or more of the images you have recently uploaded or added to an article, specifically Elizabeth David bibliography, may fail our non-free image policy. Most often, this involves editors uploading or using a copyrighted image of a living person. For other possible reasons, please read up on our Non-free image criteria. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Werieth (talk) 10:45, 20 September 2013 (UTC) Advice needed for Britten articleTim Riley, I sent an email with the content below to Martinevans asking for advice. The same material is also on my talk page. Martin suggested that you are the one of the major contributors to the Benjamin Britten article and should be contacted. He also explained how to contact you other than send an email. I will appreciate your advice. (arno, aka Glencliffe) --Glencliffe (talk) 18:05, 20 September 2013 (UTC) Note to Tim riley, Martinevans and Ruhrfisch: I will greatly appreciate your advice about what I have gathered below - whether I am on the correct track and whether it is useful. Regarding the existing Wikipedia information about the "School" - there is no article about the school but many references in various articles as well as the redirect page. (Wikipedia article title) (Benjamin Britten) No mention of the school in the Benjamin Britten article. Britten died shortly after hearing the first master classes that were the beginnings of the school. (Peter Pears) - no mention in Wikipedia article. (Aldeburgh Festival): "In addition to the annual Festival, Aldeburgh Music also runs the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme (formerly the Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies)". (Nancy Evans): "Evans taught singing at the Britten-Pears School in Snape Maltings". (Britten-Pears Orchestra): "Since the very first course in 1972, over 10,000 young artists have attended what started as the Britten–Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies, and is now called the Britten–Pears Young Artist Programme. The programme aims to bridge the gap between conservatoires and professional life, offering unique development and performance opportunities to young musicians. Many have gone on to become leading musicians in their own right." I think that, rather than an article about the school, some information could be added to the Britten article (at least a reference and link) and more comments could be added to the Pears article. My contribution might be the comments below and the picture of Eric Crozier with his wife Nancy Evans and my wife [she needs to be edited out] as there is no picture of him and a very early picture of Nancy Evans in the Wikipedia article. My picture is probably the last picture taken of Crozier, only a few weeks before his death (http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=eric%20crozier). I will gladly make this photo available, but would need someone skilled to edit out my wife. I don't know where or how to add to the Britten or Pears articles. I also suggest that the recent publication listed below (Making Musicians, by Moira Bennett), be included in the Britten and/or Pears bibliography. A personal note - my wife taught at the school from 1990 to 2005, during which time I spent a good deal of time in the Britten-Pears library (adjacent to the Red House) as well as time in Aldeburgh and with the students and teachers at the school. The Bennett book is a history about the school from its earliest beginnings to approximately 2011 with numerous (b&w) photographs. "'One day in 1953 he [Britten] said: 'What you and Peter and I have got to remember is that we're going to have a music school here one day.' The 'school' came to birth in 1973 with a Snape Maltings weekend for singers directed by Peter Pears, and it has gone on growing ever since." (1) Quotation from Chapter 2, Imogen Holst, p. 50. "Britten was speaking only five years after the establishment of the Aldeburgh Festival." (2) Bennett, p. 21. The Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies (http://www.brittenpears.org/page.php?pageid=625) was opened by Queen Elizabeth on 28 April 1979 (2)Bennett, p.83. It is now the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme (http://www.aldeburgh.co.uk/bpp). The School was important to Britten, and also to Peter Pears, who gave the first masterclasses in 1972. [Imogen Holst incorrectly gives the year of the first master classes as 1973] (3) After the school building was opened…"Pears was in charge of the singers' master classes, held at various times during the year with Nancy Evans as his co-director of singing studies, and many other instrumentalists and singers - among them, Galina Vishnevskaya - who had worked with Britten came to teach." (4) p. 588-589. Sources for above information: (1) The Britten Companion, edited by Christopher Palmer. Faber & Faber. London, U.K. © (1984). ISBN 0-571-13168-9 Pbk ( 2, 3) Making Musicians A Personal History of the Britten-Pears School. Moira Bennett. The Bittern Press, Woodbridge, Suffolk �© (2012). ISBN: 978-0-9571672-0-9. (4) Benjamin Britten A Biography. Humphrey Carpenter. Faber & Faber Limited, London, U.K., © (1992). ISBN: 0-571-14324-5. Existing Wikipedia articles: (Benjamin Britten) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Britten (Peter Pears) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pears (Aldeburgh Festival) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldeburgh_Festival Relevant websites (About Aldeburgh Music) http://www.aldeburgh.co.uk/about_us (Britten-Pears Foundation) http://www.brittenpears.org/index.php --Glencliffe (talk) 19:41, 7 September 2013 (UTC)--Glencliffe (talk) 18:05, 20 September 2013 (UTC) PR RequestGreetings, Tim Riley. I would be much obliged if you could take the time to return to Amir Hamzah for the peer review here. The article has been expanded a bit since your last visit, but not dramatically so. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 03:54, 21 September 2013 (UTC)
Elgin CathedralMany thanks for your kind words and also your checks at the British Library (which I had the pleasure of visiting last week). The process was less daunting than I expected so I may try putting a few other articles I've been the main contributor to up for candidature. It took Aunva6 to take it in hand and do much of the required review improvements and I am grateful to him. Thanks again. --Bill Reid | (talk) 08:48, 21 September 2013 (UTC) A barnstar for you!
How very kind! It's been a good morning, what with this pleasing addition and Dizzy's promotion to FA. Tim riley (talk) 11:11, 25 September 2013 (UTC) Congrats, no sooner had the peer review finished and it is promoted to FA!! Sorry I didn't have time to cast my support!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:35, 25 September 2013 (UTC) L'AriannaFor better, for worse, I've nominated it at FAC. Obviously I hope for the better. Brianboulton (talk) 20:50, 25 September 2013 (UTC)
reverted edit of Graham PaynThankyou for your work on the article, notably the supplying of refs on April 14, 2009. Would you object to having the url "Obituary of Graham Payn" in the reference, as within the remit of WP:CITEVAR? I thought being able to read the ref was useful, especially as there is more there than is used in the wikipedia article, that may assist future editors. Also, do you object to having "Retrieved 26 September 2013", which could help in the event of the link dying? (unlikely in the case of The Daily Telegraph)--DadaNeem (talk) 23:40, 26 September 2013 (UTC) Kellie LoderHi Tim, The Kellie Loder FAC was successful! Thank you for participating in that conversation. I have nominated the article to go up on the main page here. Any constructive comments you would be willing to provide there would be greatly appreciated. Gamal Abdel NasserHullo Tim, hope you're well. I have a somewhat-left-field spotcheck request for you this time, namely a Military History Project A-Class Review. I know I generally ask you for these things at FAC but that's the stated destination for this article and I think it'd be great to get a spotcheck out of the way beforehand. I'm keen on that especially because I've copyedited and reviewed the article in my capacity as a MilHist member, and found it generally very good, but not being an expert on Nasser or modern Egyptian history I'd feel more comfortable about fully endorsing if someone like yourself could give it a more thorough spotcheck than mine (which did in fact reveal a couple of things needing attention). Now I know you're probably not a MilHist member but I'm sure no-one there would have an issue with you joining in, particularly given your experience with political biography. Anyway, no pressure, just if you're interested and have time...! Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 14:29, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
Performances of Noye's FluddeHi Tim, you might be able to think of a way to steer the Ark between Scylla and Charybdis (to mix my myths) at Talk:Noye's Fludde#Performance history, although there is absolutely no rush and you may not have anything of use in your books (even when you're reunited with them). Best wishes, BencherliteTalk 15:55, 30 September 2013 (UTC) FalstaffMany thanks for your note about the opera, and appreciate your thoughts abut how we might somehow combine the best elements. I worked on it extensively for a class I was giving to an adult ed. group in town which, towards the end, focused on Verdi's relationship with Boito. (Additionally, I did work on Otello and Simon Boccanegra (plus almost every other Verdi article for that matter since the Spring!!) Anyway, at a quick glance, you appear to have more on the comparison with the plays, which is good. I found some good stuff in Phillips-Matz as well as Frank Walker on the working relationship (since my class also focused on Verdi's relationships with his key librettists, Cammarano and then Piave). Here's the situation: I leave tomorrow for Italy for the whole of October, and arrive in London on 30th, staying there till 14th. I was going to drop you a line anyway after your suggestion to meet up at Covent Garden for a beer some time ago now, and I don't expect to be able to do very much before month's end. But let me know if you have some merge ideas, and I'll check them at various points. I'll be in Busseto on 10 October, of course!! All the best, Viva-Verdi (talk) 18:08, 30 September 2013 (UTC) October 2013D'Oyly Carte Opera CompanyJust would like a little more detail on why my entry to the page was trivia (or is it trivial). I'm treading carefully since I've only edited a few pages. It seems to me to be no more a piece of trivia (or trivial) than the television references, especially since it is associated with an historically significant recording. Since you are my senior in these matters I am willing defer to your judgment, but it would be helpful to know the criteria you used so I do not repeat the error. RMoribayashi (talk) 05:11, 1 October 2013 (UTC)
Ben and MichaelTim, on my talkpage is a very nice note from Andrew Lowe Watson, the original author of the Tippett article which I am in the process of mangling. He has kind words to say about the Britten article, too. I thought you should read what he says. Brianboulton (talk) 22:48, 1 October 2013 (UTC)
Fishing, againAfternoon, and I hope all is well in the lakes. If you're looking around for diversions while you are away from the metropolis, I've given "Die Forelle" a workover and put it up for GAN. I'm not entirely sure about the various foibles of GA's relating to classical songs and leids, so it's more than the nomination is more in hope than expectation. Could I ask for a visit to have a look over it? (Feel free to quick fail it if you think its a deserved fate)! Many thanks if you're able to spare the time – and no problems if you're not able to. All the best – SchroCat (talk) 14:14, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
Steuart WilsonI don't know if this is totally eccentric, but for some reason today it occurs to me that this article, which both you and I have done quite a bit of work on in the past, might be suitable for GA nomination. I confess I'm a total novice about this process, but thought it might a) be worthy; b) incidentally good preparation for me to see from the "other side" how such a process works before I get involved with helping with the Tippett FAC. So do you think SW is a realistic prospect for GA nomination? Alfietucker (talk) 16:51, 3 October 2013 (UTC)
Can I ask a favor of you?Hello, Tim riley, how have you been? I'm a Japanese Wikipedian who created Piano Concerto (Delius) before, with your great cooperation. Today I found that the article Symphony No. 3 (Raff) is composed of complete copy-paste from an external web site. This obviously violates copyright and needs to be deleted from Wikipedia right now. However, deletion procedure here seems different from Japanese one and it will take long time for me to fully understand the guideline and submit the deletion request. Would you kindly submit deletion request instead of me? You are the only English speaking Wikipedian who I had contact before and are currently active. Best regards, --Ponruy (talk) 11:56, 5 October 2013 (UTC)
Thank you very much for your rapid response and action. Your instruction on Talk page of the Symphony is also great education for me. I will learn more to deal with this kind of problems.--Ponruy (talk) 14:12, 5 October 2013 (UTC) StracciatellaTim - In traditional Wikipedia style, please accept this gift of a triple (or quadruple?) whammy from across Italy . By all means feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit the refinements of your impeccable taste (though take care with the sciusceddu...). Buon appetito! 86.162.136.32 (talk) 10:38, 7 October 2013 (UTC)
Friday AfternoonsFriday Afternoons is a red link in BB's list of works, but mentioned in his lede. Is it more important than A Ceremony of Carols or others? Will there be an article? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:21, 7 October 2013 (UTC)
Britney et alI have dragged myself over the finishing line with Michael Tippett, and it is ready for review, though I'm still sorting out some of the references. God, I need a holiday! I hope you can find time to cast an eye over it – and Christe receive thy saule. On another matter, I shall be going later this week to the Stamford G&S Society's current production of The Mikado. They generally do these things quite well, though like most such companies these days, the singers tend to be on the elderly side. The Three Little Maids don't have quite the right allure when their combined age exceeds 150. And Nanki-poo should definitely not be portly. I suppose the thing to do is to close the eyes from time to time. Brianboulton (talk) 17:42, 7 October 2013 (UTC)
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If I've made any error in this listing, please don't hesitate to correct it; if for any reason you don't feel you deserve it, please don't hesitate to remove it; if you know of any other editor who merits one of these awards, please don't hesitate to give it; if you yourself deserve another award from any of the three tiers, please don't hesitate to take it! Cheers and all best, – Quadell (talk) 14:37, 8 October 2013 (UTC) L'AriannaYou recently participated in the FAC review of L'Arianna which resulted in the article's promotion. Could you spare a minute to look at, and possibly make a comment on, a discussion on the article's talkpage, here, about a proposed change to the article's lead image. Many thanks. Brianboulton (talk) 21:48, 14 October 2013 (UTC) Another requestAfter Tippett I am taking a couple of months' rest from music-related articles. I'm going to work on a couple of last century's women writers: Stella Gibbons and Nancy Mitford (oh! what fun!). Gibbons first. There isn't much internet material on her; could you possibly search your newspaper source and see if you can spot a decent obituary, and any critical reviews of one of her novels – preferably not Cold Comfort Farm, on which I've lots of stuff. No hurry, as I shall be away after tomorrow, until 24th or 25th, but I would be very grateful if you'd take a look. Brianboulton (talk) 22:13, 14 October 2013 (UTC) PearsExcellent work, of course. I looked for the Punch joke first, I must admit... (I'm sure you know it, but this link for those who don't). I also note that the dates on the picture of the gravestone don't comply with MOS and insist that you re-chisel it to say "1910–86", using a proper-length horizontal line of course... BencherliteTalk 12:46, 16 October 2013 (UTC) Request (another)I hope you are home from your trip and that you left all well behind you. If you have a spare moment, I have offered History of Chincoteague, Virginia to the gods of peer review. It is a bit of a different tack for me; it is my favorite shore resort. An interesting history, you may find.--Wehwalt (talk) 02:20, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
Gibbons (Stellla, not Orlando)I'm just back from hot places. Thanks for the emailed Gibbons stuff which I've not had a chance to read yet. Anything I can do for you in your (apparent) exile? Brianboulton (talk) 08:40, 24 October 2013 (UTC) Stefan Zweig CollectionDid you know this? How do I know what is in the collection. I found it on BWV 5. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:28, 24 October 2013 (UTC)
Maurice LeylandIt's been a while with one thing and another, but if you have the time, energy and inclination, I've another cricket PR going here. Your comments are always welcome, and please let me know if I can return any of your kind favours. Sarastro1 (talk) 22:58, 24 October 2013 (UTC)
Michael TippettJust to let you know, wherever you may be, that I have nominated Tippett at FAC, here. Any comments of course will be welcome. Brianboulton (talk) 19:17, 27 October 2013 (UTC)
QuestionHello, I must say I'm confused. If this is wrong, then what is the correct link? Best, Toccata quarta (talk) 06:20, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
November 2013Nefarious: Merchant of SoulsHi Tim, Thank you again for reviewing the Kellie Loder article for its FAC. I now have another article up for featured status: Nefarious: Merchant of Souls. If you have time to contribute to its FAC here, I would appreciate any constructive comments you are willing to provide. GAHi Tim. If you're not too busy would you care to review to Buah Rindu? Not been snapped up in a while.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:55, 4 November 2013 (UTC) Main Page appearance: Benjamin BrittenThis is a note to let the main editors of Benjamin Britten know that the article will be appearing as today's featured article on November 22, 2013. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page. If you prefer that the article appear as TFA on a different date, or not at all, please ask Bencherlite (talk · contribs). You can view the TFA blurb at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/November 22, 2013. If it needs tweaking, or if it needs rewording to match improvements to the article between now and its main page appearance, please edit it, following the instructions at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests/instructions. The blurb as it stands now is below:
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Monro's HebridesAt the peer review were kind enough to suggest that I contact you when Monro's Description moved on to the next stage. After the review I got rather distracted as I was away for longer than I expected and a now indef-blocked user took an interest in the topic, but it's now at FLC - see Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Description of the Western Isles of Scotland/archive1. Ben MacDui 20:58, 9 November 2013 (UTC) Dilly KnoxHi Tim Thanks for getting in touch, and apologies for not responding more promptly. It's great to see a page on Wilfred. Yes, please go ahead and dive in with your changes to the Dilly Knox page. If happens to be any tidying up needed, either I'll pick it up unless someone else jumps in first. RobertBurrellDonkin (talk) 14:17, 10 November 2013 (UTC) SchenkerianHi Tim. Did you see my reply to you on my talk page? I wonder what you think of events since then? Having thought about it for a couple of days, I think what Hucbald says may be the best way to go, painful as it is, because he makes clear that he's somewhat at odds with the Wikipedian way in any case. All the same, I don't want to make difficulties. If you think it's worth trying to get things moving again, please do whatever you think fit, and you can be sure I won't disrupt it. Best, Simon --Stfg (talk) 12:48, 13 November 2013 (UTC) EmmaI understand and agree with your concerns regarding her edits, but I wonder if maybe your most recent message to her was a bit harsh? After all, she hasn't edited at all since my message, and she is still a newbie. Nikkimaria (talk) 16:42, 14 November 2013 (UTC)
That darn PavaneI'm afraid that while I tried to be concise, my notes about Fauré's Pavane are a bit lengthy. I just didn't want to leave anything pertinent out. As it was I removed some material about what happened to the manuscript. Anyway, see what you think. Orfeocookie (talk) 04:38, 16 November 2013 (UTC) Wells Cathedral peer reviewThank you for all the time and effort you put into Wikipedia:Peer review/Wells Cathedral/archive1 which has definitely helped to improve the article. I've dealt with some of the issues, but had to ask for help with some of the architecture & grammar questions. One of the most comprehensive and helpful reviews I've seen.— Rod talk 10:34, 16 November 2013 (UTC) Te DeumHere's a little birthday gift for the master. I found the Catalogue (detailed info, even days of composition) by chance, are you using it? - Feel free to add, I am looking at the next, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:23, 17 November 2013 (UTC)
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London Times or The Times?Harry Houdini mentions Robert Browning and the fraud of Home in the newspaper the London Times, see here Also according to The Times article in the introduction it says there was an alternative spelling for the paper in other countries outside Britain "In these countries and others, the newspaper is often referred to as The London Times." Houdini was American... so it makes sense. I'm not too bothered either way... So it should be left as The Times? Fodor Fan (talk) 21:46, 19 November 2013 (UTC)
Stella GibbonsI have taken the good lady to peer review, and will glad if you are able to comment. It's not a long article, and it's been a peach to do after the trials of Tippett. Many thanks in advance. Brianboulton (talk) 22:02, 19 November 2013 (UTC)
Kinky Boots (musical)You previously mentioned that you would be on the lookout for another GAN of Kinky Boots (musical). It is now renominated.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 01:32, 20 November 2013 (UTC) The restrictive whichJudging by your comment on my talk page here, you may be interested in this conversation: Talk:Wells Cathedral#Restrictive which.
BenHow wonderful Ben looks on the front page! Congratulations for all your hard work. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 08:40, 22 November 2013 (UTC)
Nice work on the article about Benjamin Britten, Tim, though I was the one who helped started it. I just got back from my two month semi retirement back in October. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 09:34, 22 November 2013 (UTC)
Special Barnstar
Thank you so much, Atethnekos. I am much touched and very grateful, and shall proudly add the star to my user page. – Tim riley (talk) 11:23, 22 November 2013 (UTC) History of Chincoteague, VirginiaAs you were one of the peer reviewers, I thought you might like to know the article is at FAC. Many thanks for your suggestions for improvement of the article.--Wehwalt (talk) 19:31, 26 November 2013 (UTC) Two requestsThe first is straightforward: later today Stella Gibbons will be at FAC, if you would care to renew your acquaintance there. The second is a bit more complex. About 18 months ago you kindly created a simplified family tree for the Tichbornes, which I used in the Tichborne case article. I wonder if I can presume to ask for something similar for use in the Nancy Mitford article, which is now in my sights. The Mitfords were related to just about everybody, and a full family diagram would be impossible. What I have in mind is something which will highlight one or two of the more interesting connections. Here is the basic information:
If this is too much of a task, please say so; otherwise, when you're ready just dump it in my talk. There is of course considerable doubt about some of the above assumed parentages, and even the great WSC is not exempt from rumour. How much of the scandal will find its way into the NM article is a matter for juicy anticipation. Brianboulton (talk) 17:20, 27 November 2013 (UTC) William BurgesDear Tim, Have just been re-reading your GA review and laughed so loud I spat out my sauvignon when I came across your description of him as a "Victorian menace". I'm conscious I haven't repaid my very considerable debt by taking up any of your invitations re. other, excellent, articles. I fear that, in Wikipedia, I'm a bit of a one-trick pony, and thus a disappointment to the good Doctor. But if he does make TFA on Monday it will owe more to you, and the Doctor, than to me. And for that, my sincere thanks. KJP1 (talk) 22:32, 27 November 2013 (UTC)
Citation formatHi, sorry I don't understand the difference on Noel Coward between ref 123 and the 2 refs I just added? Can you explain on article Talk page please. Thanks. In ictu oculi (talk) 02:10, 29 November 2013 (UTC) December 2013MitfordsThe chart looks excellent! Many thanks for this. A few changes are required:
Other interesting surmises, e.g. that Algernon the 1st Baron was Clemmie's true father, and the WSC himself was Esmond Romilly's real dad, will have to be covered in the text; there are no categories of dotted line that can deal with this in the chart. The things that went on in those respectable Victorian country houses! I am toying with the possibility of highlighting in the chart those who are directly members of or ancestors of the Mitford family; thus the boxes for the 10th earl, Algernon, the second earl, the Mitford siblings and E. Romilly could be shaded differently from the others. Does that sound possible? Once again my warmest thanks for the time and trouble taken in helping with this. Brianboulton (talk) 13:54, 1 December 2013 (UTC) On reflection:
Can either of these amendments be done, and if so at what cost? Brianboulton (talk) 16:50, 3 December 2013 (UTC)
TFA againThank you for your contributions to William Burges, an example of spirited collaboration, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:53, 2 December 2013 (UTC)
Template:Did you know nominations/Bessie Jones (Welsh singer)I created the nomination for you. You can add alternative hooks if original hook is not the only interesting fact. --George Ho (talk) 02:55, 5 December 2013 (UTC) [:File:Britten-poets.jpg]The Owen image is seemingly free on Commons, which may be incorrect. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 16:45, 6 December 2013 (UTC) Ooh-errr Matron!Hi Tim, I hope all is well with you. Cassianto and I come with begging bowls in hand asking for a favour. We've got the very lovely Hattie Jacques at PR, and would appreciate any comments, thoughts and suggestions you may have. As always there is no rush, and if you are too busy, then there is no problem at all. All the best - SchroCat(talk) 07:54, 7 December 2013 (UTC)
Thanks once again for your hugely useful efforts on Hattie. The dear lady is now at FAC, in no small part because of your assistance. Thanks again. - SchroCat (talk) 21:41, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
Apropos of nothing...I've just created an article on the delightful Hyde House in Bucks, where Disraeli claimed he wroteVivian Grey. Did you ever see this wot I wrote? I do so wish we could get a picture for each one. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 01:24, 12 December 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Bessie Jones (Welsh singer)
Callanecc (talk •contribs • logs) 17:17, 12 December 2013 (UTC) That table againI've been giving this more thought. First, I have considerably trimmed the prose in the "family background" section so that, in my view, in either the horizontal or vertical forms the chart, if readable, is too large and overpowering for the section. I have decided to put it into a separate section at the end of the article, where space won't be a problem, where we can present it in a readable size. I've also given more thought to format. Looking at either of the present versions, the immediate visual impression is that it is the Earl of Airlie's rather than the Mitfords' family tree. So I am proposing some revisions which, without the benefit of any graphic tools, I have somewhat laboriously assembled in a sandbox, here. I'm not able to draw the horizontal lines, but it will be pretty clear to you from the original where these need to go. The objective is to highlight the Mitford line, which I think it will do in this form. For this reason I think that it will have to be in the original, traditional family tree format, which on balance I'm inclined to prefer. Note that I have shortened the contents of some boxes, as well as eliminating the intermediate Airlies. Can I ask you to ponder, tinker, and let me know how you think it looks in revised polished form. Many thanks, Brianboulton (talk) 19:49, 12 December 2013 (UTC)
I like what I see. Just one micro-addition requested: in the Esmond Romilly box, add "m. Jessica Mitford". And, as that brings him into the Mitford family, perhaps his box should be Oxford rather than Cambridge? Brianboulton (talk) 21:00, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
Nina StemmeTim, I agree that we don't want a laundry list, but how high do we wish to set the rib? In 2013 Nina Stemme was i.a. selected as the world's leading female opera singer by the International Opera Award (Jonas Kaufmann was the male counterpart). It is a fairly common opinion that Nina Stemme is the foremost dramatic soprano since the retirement of Birgit Nilsson, and quite a few critics claim that she surpasses Kirsten Flagstad. For the sake of consistency, can it honestly be claimed that Hans Hotter who is also on the list holds a similar distinction as the leading Wagnerian tenor of his time? Not likely, you will most certainly be told that he was far surpassed by singers such as Ben Heppner, Siegfried Jerusalem, Lauritz Melchior, Wolfgang Windgassen and several others. Perhaps it would be better to stop futile discussions about the relative merits of different singers once and for all by simply stating that "The majority of the leading opera singers in the past century have performed at the Royal Opera House" which would be pretty close to the truth?! Andersneld (talk) 17:20, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
Viscount shootdownHi Tim, this is just a quick note to let you know that I've just nominated Air Rhodesia Flight 825 for FA. This was one of the uglier incidents of the Bush War of the 1970s; guerrillas shot a civilian airliner down and executed most of the survivors amid the wreckage (some of the passengers survived by hiding before the attackers reached the crash site). Rhodesia obliterated guerrilla bases in Zambia and Mozambique in response. If you have the time and are interested, I'd very much appreciate any thoughts you might have on this. The review is here. Thanks, and I hope you are well. —Cliftonian (talk) 18:17, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
A Boy was BornCan you tell me what EGO stands for in the listing of the Britten-Pears Foundation saying "boys' voices of the EOG". Imogen Holst conducted the first performance of the revised version, did you know? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 23:49, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
Comment from Marosc9Sorry but I don't understand why you're objecting to my revisions - there are no such nationalities as English, Welsh or Scottish any more as these nations ceased to exist when the union between England, Wales and Scotland took place - I'm changing all references to English, Welsh and Scottish nationalities to British for the sake of correctness. Marosc9 (talk) 21:16, 18 December 2013 (UTC)
It's that tree againI have had a further thought, namely a dotted line extending rightwards from the Stanley box to a new box containing: "Katharine Stanley, m. John Russell, Viscount Amberley", from which drops a solid line to a box containing "Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872–1970". All new boxes in the Stanley grey colour. Don't you think that would round the box off nicely, and provide even more talking points, e.g. who the hell wasn't related in some way to these pesky girls? Let me know what you think. Incidentally, when the chart is finally complete we will need to add sources to the image page. I have these aplenty. Brianboulton (talk) 14:54, 20 December 2013 (UTC)
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Benjamin DisraeliMy wife has been known to send thank you cards to people who have sent her a thank you card. I don't approve though I dare say is helps economic growth. So, despite myself, thank you for your thanks notification, and, more to the point, it arose from a little discussion atWikipedia:Reference desk/Humanities#Rothschild. Thincat (talk) 22:48, 21 December 2013 (UTC) Seasonal greetings
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Nadolig hapusMartinevans123Santas Grotto wishes you and yours May the true spirit of Christmas bless you with warmth and peace .... Happy holidaysWells CathedralFollowing your PR of Wells Cathedral (and input from lots of others) we have finally bitten the bullet and nominated it atWikipedia:Featured article candidates/Wells Cathedral/archive1 - you asked me to let you know when the nomination went in. Thanks for all help so far.— Rod talk 14:56, 27 December 2013 (UTC) Possibly unfree File:Jeffrey-skitch-pinafore.jpgA file that you uploaded or altered, File:Jeffrey-skitch-pinafore.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree filesbecause its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the file's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the file description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry atthe discussion if you object to the listing for any reason. Thank you. Stefan2 (talk) 21:30, 27 December 2013 (UTC) Happy Holidays
MitfordsI have repositioned your chart in the Nancy article, to bring it close to the relevant text – it stood in some danger of being overlooked, stuck on the end. What do you think? I have also sized it to upright= 3.5 and restored the thumb. I think myself it looks fabulous, but others may demur. Brianboulton (talk) 16:16, 30 December 2013 (UTC) PS it may be appropriate to remove your "work in progress" note from the image page. Brianboulton (talk) 16:18, 30 December 2013 (UTC) |
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