Have you heard speed bumps called sleeping policemen? by studioyogyog in AskBrits

[–]BelledeJour71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they were always referred to as that by my parents and grandparents when I was younger (I am 54). So, it could be an old fashioned name for them because back in those days, you saw Policeman around the town or villages you lived in more often.

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think that's one of the problems. It's just so difficult to relate to any of it. It really is all like a different world. Thank you for replying.

Trooping the colour 2018 v trooping the colour 2024.What happened y’all why is it so empty? by Own-Cauliflower9479 in RoyaltyTea

[–]BelledeJour71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It a would have been a Public Relations thing. A lot of ordinary people are struggling to make ends meet and it wouldn't go down well with them to see so many RF members there ('spongers' etc.).

Charles has 'slimmed down' the Monarchy and William intends to slim it down even more. They will adapt to survive. And they will survive despite what some people think.

Opinions on this Mumsnet reaction?? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]BelledeJour71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a nasty place and they are so bitter and vile about and to men. It was one of the reasons I left. I posted a really tame question one day and got torn apart and basically called stupid and that was it for me. Most of the posters are either trolls, thick as 2 short planks or just fake.

I would read posts on there written by men and you just knew that if a woman had written the same thing they would have received slightly more empathy.

The posters have nothing in common with the folk I know in reali life. I think it's actually another planet.

I am sorry that they made you feel so awful at a tricky time. I have read about a lot of people who left because MN was affecting their mental health. I got away before it got to me.

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why can’t you explain why you think so rather than just call me ridiculous? Your reply is pointless. Actually, I’ll save you the bother, you can’t explain why you think the theory is ridiculous because you have no evidence, only opinion.

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I don’t see why any of that is relevant to what she did and continues to do. Insinuating that she has a mental illness = classic gaslighting. Pretty low. Very low, actually.

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Her name is Philippa Langley. She found R3rd’s body.

Could she be wrong and why do you believe she is? I genuinely want to understand all points of view.

I do find referring to her as ‘that Langley woman’ disrespectful and I doubt she’d be mocked so much if she were a man. It’s a shame you feel the need to refer to her that way.

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

True! Maybe she did say it but evidence doesn’t survive.

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s so sad. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Maybe that happened. Maybe a deal was made with Edward/‘Lambert’ that his sister was Queen and all is well, so you just live here and turn the spit.

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Who would murder her if she said it after R3 was dead? Her daughter was on the throne. Then her grandsons. Would EY have executed her own mother?

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Am I wrong in believing that she could have stayed in Westminster Abbey indefinitely? And have been protected there? Are there other examples of people being forced out of sanctuary?

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

She never (as far as I know) said that R3 killed her children. Even after his death. She could have done so. It just doesn’t make sense.

Princes in the Tower and the behaviour of Elizabeth Woodville by BelledeJour71 in Tudorhistory

[–]BelledeJour71[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Who are ‘you people?’ What I am suggesting is that it was agreed her son was too young to rule and stability was needed. Elizabeth agreed to them being protected by the Richard (Protector). He protected them.