From a toaster to an exercise bike and a pair of lacy bras, the small museum imbues seemingly ordinary objects with meaning through captions that detail their role in the unravelling of relationships around the world. The stories swerve from humourous to heart-wrenching. The museum was buzzing yesterday, Valentine’s Day, with groups of friends and also some couples seeking out an unorthodox way to celebrate love. "Today being Valentine’s Day, it’s beautiful to read these small little stories," said Kriti Pandey, who came with her husband Pathak. One of the lighter rooms, called "Take the bitter with the sweet," showcases objects like a box of pizza-making ingredients — a love letter to one woman’s break-up with gluten — and a diet book with the caption: "This was a present from my ex-fiance... Need I really continue?" But the mood is heavier in Love in the trenches, an exhibit with items like a wedding dress from Turkey, never worn … [Read more...] about Lovesick on Valentine’s? Museum of broken hearts has the antidote
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British Jews applying for German citizenship in their thousands
News / World by Press Association 29/01/2019, 11:13 am Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Thousands of British Jews, many the descendants of Holocaust victims, have applied for German citizenship as the UK prepares to leave the European Union. Simon Wallfisch grew up in London as the grandson of an Auschwitz survivor who swore to never return to the country that murdered her parents and six million other Jews. But more than 70 years after the Holocaust, Brexit has prompted Mr Wallfisch and others to apply for the German citizenship, which was stripped from their ancestors by the Nazis during the Third Reich. “This disaster that we call Brexit has led to me just finding a way to secure my future and my children’s future,” said Mr Wallfisch, 36, a well-known classical singer and cellist who received his German passport in October. “In order to remain European I’ve taken the European citizenship.” Britons holding … [Read more...] about British Jews applying for German citizenship in their thousands
British Jews apply for German nationality as Brexit looms
Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Updated 3:29 am CST, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, center, her daughter Maya Jacobs Lasker-Wallfisch, left, and her grandson Simon Wallfisch, right, the son of Maya Jacobs Lasker-Wallfisch, pose for a photo after an interview with the Associated Press in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. Maya Jacobs Lasker-Wallfisch and Simon Wallfisch, are two of thousands of Jews in Britain have applied for restoration of German citizenship stripped from their ancestors by the Nazis during the Third Reich. less Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, center, her daughter Maya Jacobs Lasker-Wallfisch, left, and her grandson Simon Wallfisch, right, the son of Maya Jacobs Lasker-Wallfisch, pose for a photo after an ... more Photo: Markus Schreiber, AP … [Read more...] about British Jews apply for German nationality as Brexit looms
Meet 100 of Suffolk’s most inspirational women
PUBLISHED: 18:02 13 November 2018 | UPDATED: 20:07 13 November 2018 Megan Aldous Goldie Sayers , Team GB Javelin Thrower and one of Suffolk's 100 Inspiring Women speaking at the event Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN Archant This is a list that Suffolk should be proud of - 100 women who are positive role models for future generations, women who have achieved success in a diverse range of fields from business, the arts, sport and education to the third sector.The list was put together by a panel of judges this summer after we asked readers for their nominations. From top left: Jenna Ackerley, Anne Beckett-Allen, Katie Bannister, Jane Basham, Dayle Bayliss, Shayra Begum, Nicola Beach, Adele Bellis and Professor Emma Bond Pictures: WENDY AIKEN PHOTOGRAPHY/EDF ENERGY/BARRY ELEY/PHILIP MYNOTT/SUFFOLK COUNTY COUCIL/UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLKJenna Ackerley, Events Under Canvas: A Felixstowe girl originally, 38-year-old Jenna now lives in East Bergholt with her husband and … [Read more...] about Meet 100 of Suffolk’s most inspirational women
Not just a college town, Northfield is a fantastic day-trip destination
Antiques of Northfield offers an eclectic mix of everything from hobby toys and home pieces to clothing and jewelry. Standouts include glass animal figurines galore on the upper shelves of the store Tuesday, August 21, 2018. (Special to the Pioneer Press: Craig Lassig)Water Street in Northfield offer lots of shops to pop in on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. (Special to the Pioneer Press: Craig Lassig)Tuesday, August 21, 2018. (Special to the Pioneer Press: Craig Lassig)Tandem Bagels offers made-from-scratch bagels that can be enjoyed with house cream cheeses or with meats and cheeses in sandwich form. Baked goods and coffee are also part of the line up Tuesday, August 21, 2018. (Special to the Pioneer Press: Craig Lassig)Antiques of Northfield offers an eclectic mix of everything from hobby toys and home pieces to clothing and jewelry. Standouts include glass animal figurines galore on the upper shelves of the store Tuesday, August 21, 2018. (Special to the Pioneer Press: Craig … [Read more...] about Not just a college town, Northfield is a fantastic day-trip destination