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‘Second Empire Renaissance’ (from Pillar to Post). ‘Its most notable feature was the mansard roof. However suitable this device may be on top of the Louvre, it altogether fails to produce an effect of inevitable rightness amid the less exalted surroundings of Victoria Station.’

Osbert Lancaster: a national treasure rediscovered

Matthew Dennison 12 December 2015 9:00 am

True to his saw that ours is ‘a land of rugged individualists’, Osbert Lancaster, in his self-appointed role of popular…

‘There’s no easy way to put this, Ted, but we need to reduce staff levels and you’re a member of the demographic group no one cares about.’

‘I thought we were in coalitionwith Sinn Fein?’

‘Police?’

‘Oh no, while he’s inside he’s become radicalised.’

‘Typical. You wait for ages and then 4,000 come along at once.’

‘I’ll have to knock down your doll’s house to make way for my HS2 train set.’

‘Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m sure you won’t mind, if I don’t kiss you…’

‘Before you go, can you phone my wife and let her know I’ll be a bit late?’

‘It’s the land of the scot free.’

‘Our target is to meet net zero by 2035.’

‘Smart motorways are far too dangerous — stick to A roads.’

‘They built this hospital in just ten days, you know!’

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