Known later as an actor on “Game of Thrones,” he helped lay the foundation for a 1970s rock revolution on England’s pub circuit.
Category: England
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Wilko Johnson, Scorching Guitarist and Punk Pioneer, Dies at 75
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England Remakes the Case for Itself With a 3-0 Win Over Wales
The New York Times – Sports:By toppling Wales, England advanced to the knockout stages, and reinvigorated itself.
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England Gets a Look at Itself, and Isn’t Sure It Likes What It Sees
The New York Times – Sports:Coach Gareth Southgate was unruffled by a scoreless draw against the United States. But it revealed concerns lurking just below the surface.
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World Cup: England Beats Iran as Protests are Shunned
The New York Times – Sports:Ticket confusion and the squelching of various forms of protest overshadowed a fairly routine victory.
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Gareth Southgate Cannot Make England Whole Again
The New York Times – Sports:Being the England manager was never an easy job. And that was before the country started falling apart.
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Keith Levene, Public Image Ltd.’s Buzz-Saw Guitarist, Dies at 65
The New York Times – Music:Considered a post-punk pioneer, he was also a founding member of the Clash but left before it became one of the biggest bands of its era.
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Who Has Qualified for the 2022 World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:The coaches have picked their players, the squads have arrived in Qatar and the schedule is set. But who has put together the winning team?
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How Can a Historic Garden Adapt to Climate Change?
The New York Times – T Magazine:English estates are trying to maintain the heritage and identity of their grounds, while also making them resistant to unfamiliar temperatures and weather.
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Surfing in Britain? It’s Chilly but Brilliant and Widening in Appeal.
The New York Times – Travel:On the North Devon coast, where breathtaking cliffs give way to barreling waves, the surfing scene can hold its own among the best in Europe, and more girls and women are taking it on.
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Lessons From Liz Truss’s Handling of U.K. Inflation
The New York Times – Business:The sharp policy U-turn by Liz Truss, Britain’s prime minister, reveals the perils of taking the wrong path in the fight against scalding inflation.