Author: markhsutherland
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Old Winchester Hill
An ancient fort reminds us of what the Malthusians have forgotten Last week, I walked part of the South Downs Way. Prior to setting out, I looked at the Ordnance Survey map and was pleased to note the frequent “tumulus” and “tumuli” symbols along the route. I would be walking through an ancient and pleasant…
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William Ramsey Investigates podcast
I was honoured to be William Ramsey’s guest on his William Ramsey Investigates podcast. We spoke about Exterminating Poverty. Exterminating Poverty book Here is a link to the book, summarised in under three minutes. Birth Control: A Statement of Christian Doctrine Against the Neo-Malthusians (1922) You can read and download a scan of Birth Control here. The…
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Geopolitics & Empire podcast
I was honoured to be Hrvoje Moric’s guest on his Geopolitics & Empire podcast. We had a wide ranging conversation that covered many topics. I hope that you enjoy it and, if you do, please share it with a friend. Exterminating Poverty Book explained in under three minutes Dr Sutherland’s work in tuberculosis The Regent’s…
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The King’s Writ in Scotland
This post is an excerpt from A Time to Keep (1934): The administration of justice in Tain was a homely affair. Both at the Sheriff Court and the Police Court, over which a bailie presided, were held in the Council Chamber, in what was a moveable dock. One morning in the Sheriff Court a young…
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A murder in the Highlands
This story comes from Dr. Sutherland’s book A Time to Keep (1934). The farm of Invernauld is at Rosehall, a remote place in Sutherland, eleven miles from Bonar Bridge, and on the lonely highway that leads to Lochlinver on the west coast. Half a mile from Invernauld, and on the steep hillside, is the village…