A dispute over a nightingale became something far uglier in August 1856 when Joseph George was targeted by insulting placards, caricatures and antisemitic abuse. The campaign became so severe that George considered leaving his home. Frederick Henry Goldsbrough and Henry Smith eventually found themselves facing an Old Bailey jury.
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Quote of the Day: Dining Out
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage highlights the true value of eating out: “The bill is forgotten by morning. The company is remembered for years.” A warm and humorous reminder that meals shared with friends are worth far more than their cost, and that good company outlasts every receipt.
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