Author Archives: Mr H

Rob Eastaway’s Triangle Challenge

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Mr H

A couple of weeks ago the mathematician, author and all-round nice chap, Rob Eastaway tweeted a question which fitted perfectly with the next topic for my Year Seven top set: “What happens if you give an irregular triangle to a … Continue reading →

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Doing the Proms

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Mr H

Last weekend my son and I took part in one of British culture’s quintessential activities, doing the Proms. In a very long weekend we managed four concerts, three taking parts, two talks and one Rum and Chocolate Crêpe! At sixteen, … Continue reading →

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Bugle Tapestry

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Mr H

Top news story! The very latest research has shown that the Battle of Hastings was in fact an act of revenge by William of Normandy for a custard pie attack by soldiers loyal to Harold Godwinson, self-styled King of Engeland. … Continue reading →

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Words and Numbers 3

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Mr H

A recent tweet, by the author and mathematician Rob Eastaway, requested important non-sporting occurrences of coin tossing. I got a little carried away and, half an hour of internetary later, had found a whole gaggle of stories, mostly very sad … Continue reading →

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Words and Numbers 2

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Mr H

After visiting Bath and listening to Alex Bellos’s talk I was led to muse particularly on the cognitive processes used by the two girls in the abacus clip. I had been aware for some time that generally [and I know … Continue reading →

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Words and Numbers 1

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Mr H

A few weeks ago I was given time off for good behaviour and allowed out from school to go on a training course. Myself and another chap [resplendent in short black skirt, long hair and make-up: it is interesting how … Continue reading →

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Thinbridge

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Mr H

In travelling home from Bury St Edmunds the other month I stopped in front of a narrow bridge over the railway line. In waiting at the lights before crossing over the bridge, my son and I got into a random … Continue reading →

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Artwork for “Christmas Eve”

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Mr H

I like to do my own front cover art work for my musical compositions so when I wrote a new carol set to Christina Rossetti’s “Christmas Eve” earlier this year I took the last line of each verse as my … Continue reading →

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Still Here!

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Mr H

Well, I didn’t quite manage to get on here in February but I have maintained my New Year’s Resolution; Study Sunday is alive and well! I have completed my setting of Christina Rossetti’s “Christmas Eve” with which I am very … Continue reading →

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New Year Resolutions

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Mr H

Well, we’re a couple of weeks into January and my resolution is holding up. I normally adopt a similar approach at New Year to that of Lent. My usual reply to, “What are you giving up for Lent?” is “Abstinence” … Continue reading →

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