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The 17th-century British scientists who investigated hauntings

About 1671, parson Symonds, who officiated at Garsdon church in north Wiltshire in south west England, was riding home late one night when a spectre leapt up behind him. The spectre rode parallel to him until they came to the parsonage, where it jumped off. The apparition then turned to…

The Conversation · Oct 19

A battered 1677 wooden cabinet sold for $1.64 million after a key photo revealed its rarity

A stunning carved oak cabinet from 1677 made headlines at Sotheby's in January 2026, commanding $1.64 million. This remarkable artifact, linked to the Symons shops in Salem, is amongst a mere five surviving examples. Retaining its original key, it validates its historical provenance. The cabinet, inscribed with the initials of…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Anger over ‘public vilification’ of police as two officers cleared of wrongdoing

The arrest was in May 2024, and the IOPC concluded its investigation in February of this year.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Harold Wilson: The Winner by Nick Thomas-Symonds review – a second look at the victorious Labour leader

History has not always looked kindly on Wilson, but this elegantly written biography by a Labour MP celebrates him as a successful prime minister and the architect of social reform

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

How many children does Boris Johnson have?

The prime minister thanked ‘all’ of his children during his resignation speech

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

How many children does Boris Johnson have?

The prime minister thanked ‘all’ of his children during his resignation speech earlier this month

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Inside Boris Johnson's turbulent love life - two ex-wives, countless lovers and seven children

We take a look at the British Prime Minister's colourful past relationships as he announces his resignation - during a speech in which he thanked his family for their support

Irish Mirror · Jul 8, 2022

Inside Boris Johnson's turbulent love life - two ex-wives and countless lovers

We've taken a look at the Prime Minister's colourful past relationships as he announced his resignation - during a speech in which he thanked his family for their support

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022

How many children does Boris Johnson have?

The prime minister thanked ‘all’ of his children during his resignation speech

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

F1 already feeding into 2026 car concept with 2022 data

Formula 1 chief technical officer Pat Symonds says lessons from the first races of 2022 are already helping to point the way for a new car concept in 2026.

Motorsport · Apr 7, 2022