Monthly Archives: September 2015

On 21st August 1935, the Revd John Thorneycroft Hartley, British Tennis Champion died. He was the only clergyman to win Wimbledon. Born in Wolverhampton, John Hartley was ordained priest in the Church of England and was appointed the Vicar of … Continue reading →

The Power of Habit Charles Duhigg (2012) How many people picked this book up from a shop display already weighed down with “self-help” books? How many thought they were getting a popular science book? In fact The Power of Habit … Continue reading →

Jeremy Corbyn stands accused by his opponents of wanting to turn the clock back to the 1970s and 1980s. But wanting to turn the clock back isn’t unique to today’s left wing. Forget for a moment the religious dimension: with … Continue reading →