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Made in Luton is the personal story of the author of the people, placesand events from the 1960s to early 1980s.

2023

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Are We a Doomed Species?

Here in the UK, and in Western Europe generally — and, of course, Ukraine, the election of Donald Trump as US president again seems utter…

6d ago

Man with ‘seeking human kindness’ sign

6d ago

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Luton Town’s Welcome Strong Anti-Racism Message

Luton Town forward Elijah Adebayo was recently racially abused online. Usually, when this happens, the response from a player’s club is…

Nov 2

Anti-racism placard held by a woman at a protest.

Nov 2

Paul Rance

Santa Claus and Father Christmas

Santa Claus and Father Christmas are often thought of as one and the same, but there are subtle differences — though the origins of both…

Oct 31

Santa Claus/Father Christmas and snowman figurines.

Oct 31

Paul Rance

The Delusion of ‘Civilisation’

The word ‘civilised’, I’ve always felt, is used too loosely, as I don’t believe any nation can call itself civilized — if you dig deep…

Oct 30

“Lest we forget” mural in the English village of Whaplode Drove, Lincolnshire. Photo © 2022 Paul Rance.

Oct 30

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10 Facts About the Legendary Actress Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most famous movie actresses of all time. Famed as much for her tempestuous private life as her great acting…

Oct 29

Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra drawing by Paul Rance © 1990

Oct 29

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America on the Brink

The 2020s hasn’t been a great decade for the world. Covid, climate change gathering pace, more conflicts than usual around the globe, the…

Oct 22

US Capitol Building and the Statue of Freedom

Oct 22

Paul Rance

The Timeless Nature of Most Art

No art is truly unique, as it will always be influenced by something from the past. Contemporary art needs a blend of the past, present and…

Oct 20

The Timeless Nature of Most Art

Oct 20

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The 1906 British General Election — Liberal Landslide, Labour’s Emergence

The 1906 British General Election, held early in the year, saw a big change in the fortunes of the country’s two biggest parties — the…

Oct 19

British Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London

Oct 19

Paul Rance

Bluesky — Where the Air Is Sweeter So Far

Since Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter (I refuse to call it X) most of those using the social media platform will have noticed an increase…

Oct 10

gulls flying in a blue sky

Oct 10

Paul Rance

Why Children Skip School

Reasons and Solutions for Truancy (I should know I skipped school quite a lot…)

Oct 10

School classroom

Oct 10

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Paul Rance

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Writer, editor, artist. Co-founder of Peace & Freedom Press. Books, incl. Being St. Francis, Made in Luton, Mother Becomes Stardust. https://www.paulrance.com

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