Earlier this week, three young Englishmen wrote to President de Gaulle renouncing their distribution agency for French state-built Renault cars as a protest against his recent “remarks and general antipathy towards Britain.” They have even announced their intention to give up French wines though on this point they are not … Read More
One of the many stories that are now being recalled here is that during the war one of President de Gaulle’s meetings with Sir Winston Churchill ended so bitterly that the row could be heard two rooms away. As President de Gaulle left the room flushed with anger, Sir Winston … Read More
For nearly a fortnight now the weather has been worse than beastly and weather experts do not hold out any hope of improvement for several days. First came the snow, up to six feet deep in places. This was followed by sleet and ice creating Arctic conditions in large parts … Read More
