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On 18 October 1685, King Louis XIV of France revoked the Edict of Nantes (which had previously allowed Protestants freedom of worship). Pastors were expelled and their churches (called temples) pulled down – but their congregation was forbidden to leave France. It was the start of the greatest brain-drain in the history of the world as these courageous, devout, Protestants ignored the threats of torture, imprisonment, and death, to embark on the most amazing journeys, seeking freedom to practice their faith in other Protestant countries. 50,000 came to England, (five percent of London’s then population and the equivalent of 650,000 people today – they were our first refugees). They came with nothing but their faith and their skills.

To highlight this important date, the Bishop of London, Patron of the charity Huguenots of Spitalfields, will be planting a mulberry tree in the garden of Christ Church, Spitalfields (Huguenot weavers lived in Spitalfields which became the center of the silk weaving industry). The Bishop of London is a descendant of Huguenots and one of his predecessors, Henry Compton, a staunch defender of the Huguenots was so instrumental in welcoming them to this country.

I am a descendant of the first refugees.
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My Bennetts came with the Huguenot input I believe.
My name 'Michael' comes from an ancient language and means "Who is like God?", (I prefer it without the question mark! )
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Originally Posted by Ciderman ->
My Bennetts came with the Huguenot input I believe.
My name 'Michael' comes from an ancient language and means "Who is like God?", (I prefer it without the question mark! )
Are you Adonis?
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Only if you are Aphrodite my goddess!
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Only if you are Aphrodite my goddess!
oeer ; ooeer ; ya askin for trouble from Pugsie - he thinks there is only one Adonis in SP's life and that ain't her hubby or you!

where do I fit in - usually cleaning the bar after closing and taking care of the cigars and bourbon - polishing you understand - off!

Now Australia is a very very big country but I'm not sure how NZ stacks up against the Isle of UK? and after all it is the mother fffffff of the country!
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Gummy, came across these lyrics 40 years ago, why bother to write them yourself????


Sad and lonely is a place I've been
Lost forever in a young boy's dream
Taking chances that won't come again
Thinking back, was I so happy then?
Who's behind me now I've come so far
Living up to what they say you are
Crowds of people queue to see my show
Scared to face it - but how could they know?
Take a look at the young man
Laughing out loud at the fool
Pay the price tomorrow
Breaking every rule
Take a look at the old man
Going back in time with a sigh
All he's got is yesterday
He's living just to die
Take a look at the wise man
Keepin' both his feet on the ground
Needs no one to change him
Turn his head around
Take a look at the weak man
Could he ever stand on his own?
Waiting for the day to come
When he'll be all alone
Take a look at the blind man
Wishing every day he could see
He lives his life in darkness
Be grateful, you and me
Take a look at yourself now
Standing with your back to the wall
Pride will get you nowhere fast
We're waiting for the fall
Once a whisper that was never heard
People listening to every word
Life is changing in so many ways
Out of darkness into better days
Now the empty seats as people rise
Lights are fading and the memory dies
Lost in silence as I stop and stare
Leaving ghostly echoes everywhere

The overture is over but for me its just begun
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Oh Gawd, another day dawns & I'm still here.
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Yep, another day, another Euro.
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a song for all my scribble reprobates! [females included]
 

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