Monthly Archives: May 2013


If you are reading this in Britain or Northern Ireland, you might be carrying the heraldic badge of the heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms in your pocket, wallet or handbag; it is depicted on the back of the old two pence coin. But why is a trio of white feathers used to represent the Prince of Wales? The […]

The Prince of Wales’s feathers


Stephen Irvine, 22 May 2013 For those fascinated by the history of group violence in this country, from the running beach battles fought between the mods and rockers through to the rampaging football ‘firms’ of the 70s and 80s, there has always been a rich supply of references within popular culture to revel in. Whilst most people at least pretend to frown upon the conduct of […]

Is There a Doctor in the Building?