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Psalm 84

“Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself,

where she may lay her young, even thine altars,

O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God.”

“Library Lawn and Chapel; Pembroke College” | James Hart Dyke b. 1966

Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
As they pass through the Valley of Baka,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion.

Hear my prayer, Lord God Almighty;
listen to me, God of Jacob.
Look on our shield, O God;
look with favor on your anointed one.

Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
from those whose walk is blameless.

Lord Almighty,
blessed is the one who trusts in you.

Sir Christopher Wren Architect

Cambridge City Council: Urban Design Guidance and Resources

Top Deck View

University of Bath: Department of Estates

BSI Group Standards Catalog

*After the Roman period, Bath remained a small town until the 18th century, when it became a fashionable spa destination for the wealthy. The architect John Wood the Elder designed much of the city’s Georgian architecture, including the famous Royal Crescent and the Circus. Bath also played an important role in the English literary scene, as several famous authors, including Jane Austen, lived and wrote in the city. During the 19th century, Bath’s popularity declined as other spa towns became fashionable. In the 20th century, the city experienced significant redevelopment and preservation efforts, including the restoration of its Roman baths and the construction of a new spa complex.

Today, Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination known for its historical and cultural significance.

“We Plough the Fields, and Scatter”

The hymn is based on a German poem titled “Wir pflügen und wir streuen,” which was written by Matthias Claudius (1740-1815), a German poet and journalist. The poem first appeared in 1782 as part of a larger work, “Paul Erdmann’s Fest,” which was a fictional account of a harvest festival.

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Wren Library

Brittannica: Christopher Wren

Holding an Isaac Newton notebook in the Wren Library at Trinity College Cambridge.
— at Trinity College, Cambridge | Dr Jordan B Peterson

Maths and Sport

The use of “maths” instead of “math” is a difference in British English compared to American English. In British English, the word “mathematics” is often referred to as “maths,” with the added “s” signifying the plural form. This is consistent with how British English commonly shortens many words by adding an “s” to the end. For example, “physics” becomes “phys, “economics” becomes “econs,” and so on.

In contrast, American English typically shortens “mathematics” to “math” without the additional “s,” following a different pattern of abbreviation.

The reason for these linguistic differences is rooted in the historical development of the English language and regional linguistic variations that have evolved over time. British English and American English have diverged in certain aspects of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, resulting in variations like “maths” and “math.” It’s important to note that neither is inherently correct or incorrect; they are just regional preferences.

Gresham College is a higher education institution located in London, UK. It was founded in 1597 under the will of Sir Thomas Gresham, a financier and merchant who left funds for the establishment of a college in the heart of the city.

The college’s original aim was to provide free public lectures in a range of subjects, including law, astronomy, geometry, and music. The lectures were intended to be accessible to anyone who was interested in learning, regardless of their background or social status.

Over the centuries, Gresham College has remained true to this mission, and today it continues to offer a range of free public lectures and events that are open to all.

How Fast Can Usain Bolt Run?

Wild Swimming

INTERVIEW: Student Ellie Ford on founding the University’s first cold water swimming group

“Port Meadow is absolutely beautiful and a wonderful place to swim. We often swim in a different spot from other open water swimming groups in order to create a more relaxed environment – especially for our beginners. We do special beginners swims on Saturdays, to ease new members into the practise slowly and very carefully.

Safety is paramount, so I’ll walk them in to the water and they can immerse themselves as much as they want. We never allow anyone to jump or dive into cold water – the shock can cause a swimmer to gulp for air and subsequently ingest water; it’s always a gentle process.” — Ellie

Sex Difference in Female and Male Ice Swimmers

Ice Swimming

“This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far”

Vedika Rastogi | This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far – 1/8 | Oxford Union

Alex Jackson | This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far – 2/8 | Oxford Union

Toby Young | This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far – 3/8 | Oxford Union

Yasmin Benoit | This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far – 4/8 | Oxford Union

Tommy Nguyen | This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far – 5/8 | Oxford Union

James Lindsay | This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far – 6/8 | Oxford Union

Benjamin Butterworth | This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far – 8/8 | Oxford Union

“How to Escape the Woke Matrix”

“Rerum cognoscere causas”

The London School of Economics does not have a single central, marquee building that defines the entire campus as typical for many US colleges and universities. Rather, it consists of a collection of buildings located around the Aldwych and Clare Market areas in central London. However, some notable buildings include:

Old Building: One of the most iconic and historic buildings of LSE, often associated with the institution’s identity.

New Academic Building: A modern and well-equipped facility that hosts a variety of academic departments and student services.

Lionel Robbins Library: Home to the British Library of Political and Economic Science, one of the largest libraries in its field.

Centre Building: A newer addition to the campus, providing state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and learning.

These structures collectively define that LSE settlement in central London.