Tony Grist (poliphilo) wrote,
Tony Grist
poliphilo

Sic Transit

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Anybody recognise this guy?

No, it's not Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Nor is it Charles Laughton.

Give up?

His name is Henry Campbell-Bannerman and 100 years ago he was Prime Minister of Great Britain.

By all accounts he was one of the great Prime Ministers of the 20th century.

I couldn't possibly comment on that because I know nothing about him.

Even though I'm a bit of a history buff.

So, what's that you were saying about your legacy,  Mr Blair?
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