Spanish authorities on the Balearic Islands vacation spot of Ibiza have arranged for a dozen British police to work with Spanish Civil Guards this summer when British tourism is at its height. The idea is that the British cops, who will have free hotel accomodations, will help keep tabs on British drug gangs reputed to operate on the island as well as help out because they speak the language of the visitors. From Telegraph (UK), DETAILS
Understanding Colonial St Kitts
In a former British colony, Marilyn learns about its history and explores its beauties
Has that gone out of style? It’s what we were always told you call them (when not calling them something worse)! Here, from Brittanica:
derivation of name
role in United Kingdom
I love the way you Americans call our British Cops “Bobbies”
It’s awesome !
Haven’t heard the name “Bobbies” ( on bicycles two by two) since Roger Miller sang about it in the 60s.
We have a long list of things that have been attributed to us.
Things that belong in a time capsule.
But it keeps the tourists happy !
I love researching the origins of words.
A word you use in the US more than we do.
“Sherriff” has its origins in the English middle ages.
But from where ?
Just as I suspected Paul !
The History of Britain you quote is written by
Paul R. Josephson
Visiting Associate Professor of History, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts
Without leaving the comfort of his leather chair !
Obviously …