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Hi, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, the correct indefinite article before the word ''historical'' is '''a''', not ''an'' because the '''h''' is pronounced. Regards [[User:Denisarona|Denisarona]] ([[User talk:Denisarona|talk]]) 09:40, 5 September 2019 (UTC) |
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Hi, I thought I'd drop you the official "welcome to Wikipedia" notice. I see from your edits that we share a common interest in the Corris railway and its associated topics. Many thanks for the excellent improvements you've made to Wikipedia. I'm a life member of the Corris Railway Society myself, though from your username here I'm guessing that you've had a lot more involvement in the society than I have over the years! Anyway, thanks again for improving Wikipedia's coverage of the Corris and many thanks for all your hard work helping to lead the revival of the railway. Best, Gwernol 14:01, 21 March 2006 (UTC)
I suspect the parental information seemed out of place at the time but I see your point. I don't have an objection to adding it back. Also, a question: any sense why he's not mentioned in Dorothy Greenhough-Smith's article? Addere 21:56, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
- 'Cos someone deleted him, along with her birth and death details. RGCorris 16:06, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
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Hi. If you create a page that consists solely of an external link, it will be deleted, no matter how notable the subject. Deb 11:57, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
You are too quick off the mark - the page was in the process of being constructed
- I'm just explaining to you how wikipedia works. Deb 17:04, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
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re: Dorothy Greenhough Smith
Heh. That's cool. I was wondering why I wasn't seeing anything contaminated. By the way, the vandalism there was to Template:MedalSport, not the article itself. :) Kolindigo (talk) 20:52, 13 December 2007 (UTC)
Picture Discs
You wrote: "Although there are a number of internet sources suggesting that Saturnalia's Magical Love picture disc came out in 1969, it was actually released in 1973." Okay, that's possible. I used to have a copy, but I wouldn't have bought it before '74 or '75 by my recollection.Rcarlberg (talk) 05:19, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
Russell Mael
Thanks for adding the comment to the Modesty Blaise article, but something like that requires a citation. Could you please indicate next to your edit the book and page number? Thanks. 23skidoo (talk) 17:50, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
I will look it out at the weekend RGCorris (talk) 23:05, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
PS - I have just bought the LP with the song on and it is very clearly "Blaise" that he is singing - which is what reminded me to add the note. I will probably add the lyrics at some point, unless that might cause copyright issues ?RGCorris (talk) 23:21, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
Marriages
It just hasn't ever been done; I think you might be surprised by how few people would consider it encyclopedic enough to merit categorization. Bearcat (talk) 10:16, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
Why I changed the link
Hi. Just so you know, the reason I changed the URL on Last Day in Limbo is because the exact page in question included links that could be interpreted as copyvio by Wikipedia's URL police, so I changed it to the top level of that particular site in hopes of avoiding the link being removed by a bot or someone else. Cheers. 23skidoo (talk) 20:46, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Boyd and the Corris Railway
Hi, yes, I am aware of that. I'm going to run through Boyd, then reconcile it back with the other books. I just happened to start with Boyd, as it was nearest to hand :-) Gwernol 12:44, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
Triumph Renown
I was originally going to give the 1800 a separate article but there is a good argument to include it with the Renown as they are so similar. If you have any knowledge of the 1800 please add it to the Renown entry. If in the unlikely event of lots of people adding to it we can always split the article in the future. Malcolma (talk) 17:21, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
Arnold-Forster
I put the link there but did not have a suitable image. Left the link there to irritate people into finding one :-) Bletchley (talk) 06:24, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
Saturnalia date
I was worried about correcting the date as EVERY ref. says it was 1969. I have corrected it. Please support me if anyone challenges it.
Best wishes. Aimulti (talk) 08:46, 18 April 2008 (UTC)
Bolding spouse/relative names
Hello. In bio articles on Wikipedia, the manual of style does not permit bolding of any names other than the subject of the article. See WP:MOSBOLD. Thanks! -- Ssilvers (talk) 17:45, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
- Nice job adding info to the Asche/Brayton articles. Let me know if you start/have started any more articles about early musicals or actors in them. Best regards. -- Ssilvers (talk) 21:41, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
The Zombies
I think it's pretty obvious that Odessey & Oracle is a psychedelic album. Just listen to it, it's a masterful piece filled with excitement, happiness, confusion, uncertainty, and melancholy that simulates the psychedelic experience. Psychedelic music isn't just about trying to recreate the experience of "tripping out" on some psychedelic drug like LSD, as many think (This music is more likely to fall under the Acid rock category), but to induce emotions that overtake and encompass the listener. The Zombies' unique brand of lyric wit and daring arrangement expanded the limits of pop, hence Psychedelic pop. Every song on Odessey & Oracle album induces feelings and emotions that send the listener on a journey. While it wasn't exactly "freakout" music, like the psychedelic sound of Hendrix, The Doors, and Jefferson Airplane Odyssey and Oracle is still notable for its experimental compositions. JuanitoEstaAqui (talk) 08:26, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
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well, yes being avoracious fan ive done much reading, have all UK, japanese and EU presssings of records and also use for reference the Norther Lights website the current Repertoire product give a band history; I have the limited edition Long box DA CAPE, which has avery detained booklet, unlike your normal 5 page insert I wont claim 100% perfection but regarding RENAISSANCE, I know my stuff
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Triumph TR3b ?
Hi Sorry, I thought it was a TR3b. If you think it is not, replace the image. DineshAdv (talk) 12:18, 24 July 2008 (UTC)
I've changed the caption.DineshAdv (talk) 15:24, 28 July 2008 (UTC)
Angel of the Morning
Thanks for the edit on Billie Davis, I think it's great as it is now. the roof of this court is too high to be yours (talk) 18:20, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
Modesty Blaise
As you have posted the ISBN, have you received a copy of Death in Slow Motion yet ? I am trying to find out when it will be available. RGCorris (talk) 20:30, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
- I ordered the book from Amazon, where I also got the ISBN. I have not got it yet, their estimated delivery date is 16. Dec. Benadikt (talk) 01:14, 9 December 2009 (UTC)
Unreferenced BLPs
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Machynlleth (mention of Ceredigion)
I have reverted your reversion to Cardiganshire for the following reasons. Wikipedia policy is to use the current version of the name unless there is a specific reference to a place in its historic context, in which case it would be [[Ceredigion|Cardiganshire]]. In this particular case, Cardiganshire is merely being used as a descriptor for the area from which the animals came. it should therefore be Ceredigion, just as we would no longer use Carnarvon rather than Caernarfon. Skinsmoke (talk) 15:18, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
- A 1632 list of counties using their contemporary names should refer to Cardiganshire; altering it to the modern name while leaving the other place names as per the 1632 list is inconsistent and illogical. RGCorris (talk) 15:29, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
- Not at all, as the other areas listed are still in use today. The name Cardiganshire is not, having been changed to Ceredigion. Similarly, we do not refer to the building of The Cob at Ynyscynhaearn, which was the name then in use for Porthmadog, nor do we refer to Aberayron, Conway, or Merthyr Tidvil, preferring in Wikipedia to use Aberaeron, Conwy and Merthyr Tydfil. Even referring to the historic counties, we now refer to Caernarfonshire, rather than Carnarvonshire or Caernarvonshire. Skinsmoke (talk) 15:40, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
- PS At the very least it should be [[Ceredigion|Cardiganshire]], to avoid the redirect! Skinsmoke (talk) 15:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
- Not at all, as the other areas listed are still in use today. The name Cardiganshire is not, having been changed to Ceredigion. Similarly, we do not refer to the building of The Cob at Ynyscynhaearn, which was the name then in use for Porthmadog, nor do we refer to Aberayron, Conway, or Merthyr Tidvil, preferring in Wikipedia to use Aberaeron, Conwy and Merthyr Tydfil. Even referring to the historic counties, we now refer to Caernarfonshire, rather than Carnarvonshire or Caernarvonshire. Skinsmoke (talk) 15:40, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
Not so. Merionethshire's contemporary name is Meirionnydd, as displayed on road signs entering the former county area; the Anglicised spelling is no longer in use, in exactly the same way as Ceredigion has replaced Cardigan. Likewise Montgomeryshire is Maldwyn (although Powys show both names on their road signs), and much the same applies to the other Welsh county names listed. The list has the names as used in 1632, and changing just one to a contemporary name is inconsistent. I will therefore adopt your suggestion to use [[Ceredigion|Cardiganshire]]. RGCorris (talk) 15:52, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
- I'd be happy with that as a compromise, as it avoids the redirect. However, if you want to show the historic sense it would be even better as a quote, if you can find the citation. Unfortunately, the page has very few citations (I was hoping maybe it was going to be at the bottom of the page!). Incidentally, the reason this has cropped up is because of dealing with redirects arising from the merger of Cardiganshire into Ceredigion on Wikipedia. It appears likely there will be similar support for a merger of Merionethshire into Meirionnydd once the Ceredigion merger is completed, judging from comments that have been made. Montgomeryshire is more problematic, as Maldwyn is seen as the Welsh form and Montgomeryshire as the English version, even in contemporary use, whereas both Ceredigion and Meirionnydd have largely been adopted in English over the last 30 years. Skinsmoke (talk) 17:10, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
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River/Afon Wnion
Hi, do you have reliable English-language sources to support your claim that "Afon Wnion" is the normal name in English (and which outweigh sources for "River Wnion")? I grew up there and I have my doubts. garik (talk) 13:59, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
The 1953 Ordnance Survey map shows the rivers as Afon Mawddach and Afon Wnion, in contrast to the Dyfi which is shown as River Dovey (Afon Dyfi). The current edition OS map also shows the Mawddach and Wnion as Afon rather than River. Therefore the standard English mapping reference for place names has used Afon for at least half a century. RGCorris (talk) 09:16, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
- The you need to reference that in the article! garik (talk) 21:31, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
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Snailbeach
The cats cover a range of gauges (otherwise we would have an infinite number of cats) in the case of the 2'6" cat 2 ft 4 in (710 mm) and up to 2 ft 7 in (790 mm), Snailbeach just falls in. See Category:Two foot six inch gauge railways --Michael Johnson (talk) 03:16, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
The length of a Ford Consul
You wrote in a "modification rubric" that the original (early 1950s) Zephyr was not larger than the original Consul. I disagree. Slightly. According to the lengths shown in wikipedia the Zephyr was 4 inches longer. Culshaw and Horribin puts the wheelbase at 4 inches longer on the Zephyr but the body at 6 inches longer: in the pictures used by C&H the Zephyr has over-riders n the bumper whereas the Consul does not, so that makes sense.
Back then the mainstream English automakers had yet to discover the joys of the V6, and accordingly six cylinder engines tended to be "in-line". What seems to happen with several cars from this time is that four and six cylinder versions were offered, and the six cylinder version had a slightly longer nose in order to accommodate the longer engine block. The passenger cabin and boot/trunk dimensions were unaffected. Another example is the Jaguar Mark IV. And, more obviously because they reshaped the nose of the six cylinder version, the Morris/Wolseley "Giant Morris-Minor-wannabe". This really is vanishingly unimportant and I'm not sure why I bothered writing it. But having written it, I guess I'll share it anyway. Regards Charles01 (talk) 18:23, 10 September 2010 (UTC)
Corris locos
Many thanks for your help on the two Corris loco articles. I've got most of the reference books about the Talyllyn, but very little about the Corris, so your help is appreciated. Thanks again. — Tivedshambo (t/c) 18:28, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
Hitter, etc.
I've opened a discussion of your addition of this catch phrase. Please discuss and work toward consensus before reverting again. Drmargi (talk) 14:37, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
Griffin versus Wyvern
Dear Sir,
You say that you get the information regarding the Griffin symbol, rather than the Wyvern symbol for the badge of the post-WWII Standard Company from The Standard Review magazine dated January 1947.
I am extremely interested in getting the facts right on this issue and bear you NO ill will. I have been trying to trace a copy of the STR dated January 1947, and it seems that the last pre-war issue was September 1939, and the first post-war issue was July 1947?
I would be most grateful for sight of the particular page containing details of the Griffin symbol, which you obviously have, and perhaps the front page of the Review in question.
With Best Regards
Leon F Guyot — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lordleonusa (talk • contribs) 18:22, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
- If you could provide contact details ? RGCorris (talk) 15:08, 14 January 2011 (UTC)
- Hi Richard, you can contact me at Lordleonusa@yahoo.com
- Best Wishes
- Leon F Guyot — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lordleonusa (talk • contribs) 00:04, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
- I have sent you a scan of the relevant page from The Standard Car Review of January 1947. RGCorris (talk) 14:02, 21 January 2011 (UTC)
Corris No. 9
Re [1]: I don't doubt you're right, but can you find a reference to the loco? I've looked on the Corris website, but can't find an on-line stock list, though there is a book for sale. Do you have a copy of this you can quote? — Tivedshambo (t/c) 17:27, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
- Additional - I've found a photo on the Corris website which I've now referenced, but if you have a copy of the stock book it would be helpful to reference that as well. If you don't I might buy one myself next time I'm heading through that way. — Tivedshambo (t/c) 17:36, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
Deletion
Hi, I deleted your recent article because it did not provide independent verifiable sources to enable us to verify the facts or show that it meets the music notability guidelines. Since it had no references of any kind, and no claim of being notable, there is nothing to discuss. You can of course recreate, but note that notability isn't transferable. The fact that Alison and Justin have contributions doesn't make this recording notable Jimfbleak - talk to me? 10:33, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
- Can you clarify exactly how I've misunderstood the speedy deletion guidelines Jimfbleak - talk to me? 11:53, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
- It fails on notability, which isn't claimed anyway, and there is no way that improvement or discussion can make something non-notable become notable. Jimfbleak - talk to me? 14:22, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
- Please read this — fails on first sentence, let alone the rest of the paragraph. Suggest redirect to Moody Blues as per guidelines Jimfbleak - talk to me? 14:35, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
Airconditioning dispute
Hi. A discussion concerning you has been brought up at WP: Dispute resolution noticeboard.--Martin IIIa (talk) 14:55, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
- Hi there, just a note to say I left a response to your thread. All the best. — Mr. Stradivarius ♫ 15:06, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
Corris Railway query
Hi - do you happen to know when Corris No. 5 visited the Talyllyn Railway? I want to add the date to List of Talyllyn Railway rolling stock - I can probably find a citation in the relevant Talyllyn News, but want an idea of where I should be looking. Thanks.—An optimist on the run! 21:02, 7 November 2011 (UTC)
- Another Corris question, trickier this time. Can you identify which of the three original locos this photo shows? Also where? I suspect it's Machynlleth, given the broadness of the valley at that point. An optimist on the run! 21:36, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
Michelotti
Hello RG, a conversation we began on my talkpage has since evolved into a talk on what to call an article on Giovanni Michelotti's company. Me and Charles01 have a faint agreement on a title for a new article, but I would welcome your input before creating it, so as to further ensure a long-lasting creation. Welcoming your input, yours, ⊂| Mr.choppers |⊃ (talk) 06:23, 12 March 2012 (UTC)
Notice of move proposal
It has been proposed that Daimler 2.5 & 4.5 litre, to which you have contributed, be moved to "Daimler V8 engine". Your input into the discussion would be welcome. Sincerely, SamBlob (talk) 21:05, 21 July 2012 (UTC)
Nuffield Organization
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Daimler 250
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Daimler 1950-1970
Hi RGCorris, I wonder if you might help. I've made some changes to the articles about 1950s and 1960s Daimlers and I think there is a good chance they might benefit from a discussion with someone like yourself. Do you have any thoughts on what I've done? Regards, Eddaido (talk) 22:25, 22 September 2012 (UTC)
- Happy to discuss any specific points you might want to raise, if you can link to the articles you want a response for. While I take your point regarding the 420 Sovereign being perhaps more of a successor to the 3.8 Majestic rather than the 4.5 Major, the integration of the Daimler name into the Jaguar range during the 1960s inevitably threw up some anomalies - not least because pre-merger Daimlers sold in much smaller numbers than their badge-engineered successors. My father had a 420 Sovereign (1967) followed by an XJ6 Sovereign (1969) but would never have thought of having a Majestic or Major - the Sovereigns brought the Daimler name into a different area of the market (ours replaced a Rover 3 litre - CAR magazine ran a direct comparison between the Rover 3.5 litre and the 420 Sovereign which influenced our choice). On the other hand, a case could be made for the 2 1/2 litre V8 being a somewhat belated replacement for the Conquest. I still think that a look at a price chart, and a comparison of external dimensions, would be a valid way to compare different models. RGCorris (talk) 09:55, 23 September 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks. Would you remember that (I think around the end of the 1970s) it became clear that Jaguar could not continue in its traditional sector of the market. Its cars had always been intended to have a strong appeal to the enthusiast. They were always built down to a price. They always represented remarkable value for money. It was decided the only solution was to move the cars up several steps in price level. That way it might be possible to generate sufficient profit to finance replacements for the current models. Today (and perhaps for the last 20 years) the range occupies what was once Daimler territory, something like a 50 % (or more) than the price levels up to say 1980(?)
- I'm bringing this up now because it is something that seems to be unreported in the Jaguar articles. It leads to readers equating Jaguars and Daimlers of 1960 and earlier and that is a completely false view. Yes you could make comparisons on paper that did not take account of the Jaguars' inflated horsepower claims or the way they cracked up after low mileages. There is bitter personal experience I can report on here - the dealer service manager telling me I was foolish to expect any Jaguar to last more than a couple of years without absurdly expensive troubles. Regencys and Majestics were in quite a different class from 420s or 420Gs, that is why it would never cross your father's mind to invest in one - the image given the owner or driver is so different, I'm not British but this is tied up with (perceived) Class. Who thinks looking staid (and plain rich) is desirable? those born to rule? What is the best way to bring this fact out? Eddaido (talk) 12:13, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
- You need to remember that in the late 1960s Jaguar/Daimler merged with BMC to form BMH (which was partly because William Lyons did not have an obvious successor as Jaguar chief, and partly in the expectation that the larger group would be able to fund new models), and then BMH merged with LMC to form British Leyland. This created an unwieldy conglomerate with competing ranges. The in-development Rover flagship was dropped as it would have competed with the Jaguar XJ, the Triumph 2000 replacement was dropped in favour of the Rover SD1, and any thoughts of a new small Jaguar were canned. Grouped together as JaguarRoverTriumph (JRT) the three marques were meant to develop non-competing ranges separate from the mass-market AustinMorris, with Jaguar pushed up-market to leave room for Rover to fit in between them and Triumph. The lack of investment funds for new models was due to the failure of the BL corporation. RGCorris (talk) 11:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)
- Well, I don't disagree with you, I'm just referring to additional important factors which are not covered in Wikipedia (so far as I know) and they are too important to forget. I have asked the local library to get for me Jaguar: The Complete Illustrated History by Philip Porter, Foulis, 1995 - 191 pages in the hope that it will provide a quotable source. Otherwise its over to Charles01 to use his influence with The Economist and access the many articles published there in the 70s and 80s on what to do with poor old Jaguar - which I read at the time with interest but its a long time ago now . . . Will report when I have looked at Porter's book. Regards, Eddaido (talk) 02:29, 3 October 2012 (UTC)
- You need to remember that in the late 1960s Jaguar/Daimler merged with BMC to form BMH (which was partly because William Lyons did not have an obvious successor as Jaguar chief, and partly in the expectation that the larger group would be able to fund new models), and then BMH merged with LMC to form British Leyland. This created an unwieldy conglomerate with competing ranges. The in-development Rover flagship was dropped as it would have competed with the Jaguar XJ, the Triumph 2000 replacement was dropped in favour of the Rover SD1, and any thoughts of a new small Jaguar were canned. Grouped together as JaguarRoverTriumph (JRT) the three marques were meant to develop non-competing ranges separate from the mass-market AustinMorris, with Jaguar pushed up-market to leave room for Rover to fit in between them and Triumph. The lack of investment funds for new models was due to the failure of the BL corporation. RGCorris (talk) 11:15, 2 October 2012 (UTC)
- I'm bringing this up now because it is something that seems to be unreported in the Jaguar articles. It leads to readers equating Jaguars and Daimlers of 1960 and earlier and that is a completely false view. Yes you could make comparisons on paper that did not take account of the Jaguars' inflated horsepower claims or the way they cracked up after low mileages. There is bitter personal experience I can report on here - the dealer service manager telling me I was foolish to expect any Jaguar to last more than a couple of years without absurdly expensive troubles. Regencys and Majestics were in quite a different class from 420s or 420Gs, that is why it would never cross your father's mind to invest in one - the image given the owner or driver is so different, I'm not British but this is tied up with (perceived) Class. Who thinks looking staid (and plain rich) is desirable? those born to rule? What is the best way to bring this fact out? Eddaido (talk) 12:13, 29 September 2012 (UTC)
Norda Mullen records and tours with the Moody Blues sans Ray Thomas
Your reason for removing Norda Mullen as a member of the Moody Blues is Fallacious. She is an official (not original) member by all standards and plays on their studio work as well since Ray's departure. Thank You. — Preceding unsigned comment added by DixieDear (talk • contribs) 22:47, 9 December 2012 (UTC)
- I have not removed her, but her absence from the tour poster suggests she may not be a full member. Can you provide references that confirm she is ? RGCorris (talk) 10:43, 10 December 2012 (UTC)
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Hi - just stumbled across this in AFC. It's been there since November last year, and the original poster has only made a couple of edits and not been back since. Do you think this can be worked on? Obviously it's not suitable for maain space as it stands at the moment, but there should be enough independant sources about it to expand it. Any thoughts? An optimist on the run! 09:55, 15 May 2013 (UTC)
- I suspect I know who the original poster is, and have e-mailed him asking what his plans are for the article. RGCorris (talk) 16:52, 15 May 2013 (UTC)
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Hello there, Yes you are right, but the thing is that in the versions released after 1974, like 2007 Japan mini-LP release or 2004 release the album name is clearly named as "Air Conditioning", you can also verify this at their original website and even some big music organizations like AllMusic or the physical copies in the hand of people like in last.fm :) I can provide you more proofs if you still in doubt. :) Have fun and good luck there my friend, I really appreciate your concern and your attention to these changes. ;)
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The book has been described as "a work thoroughly debunked by scholars and critics alike".[1] Arthurian scholar Richard Barber has commented, "It would take a book as long as the original to refute and dissect The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail point by point: it is essentially a text which proceeds by innuendo, not by refutable scholarly debate".[2]
- I'm not disputing that. However, the Pseudohistorian category is shown twice in the Category list, hence my deletion of the duplication. If you go to Edit the article you can see the duplicated category. RGCorris (talk) 17:48, 4 March 2018 (UTC)
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Hi, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, the correct indefinite article before the word historical is a, not an because the h is pronounced. Regards Denisarona (talk) 09:40, 5 September 2019 (UTC)
- ^ Elizabeth Sherr Sklar, Donald L. Hoffman (editors), King Arthur in Popular Culture, p, 214 (McFarland & Company, Inc., 2002). ISBN 0-7864-1257-7
- ^ cited in Richard Barber, "The Search for Sources: The Case of the Grail", in Norris J. Lacy, editor, A History of Arthurian Scholarship, p. 34 (D. S. Brewer, 2006); ISBN 978-1-84384-069-5