User:Andrew Davidson/DYKs

Did you know that ...
 * 1) ... that Punch honoured Agnata Ramsay exam success with a cartoon?
 * 2) ... that Alfred Clark pioneered continuity, plot, and special effects in The Execution of Mary Stuart?  (click right to view)
 * 3) ... that Alfred Ezra learnt how to keep hummingbirds in captivity using baby food?
 * 4) ... that Althea McNish is not American, but she is descended from a Merikin?
 * 5) ... that a pioneer of women's rowing, Amy Gentry, assisted Barnes Wallis with his experiments to develop a bouncing bomb?
 * 6) ... that Amy Richlin teaches ancient sex?
 * 7) ... that Annie Nicolette Zadoks Josephus Jitta's unusual name inspired a book?
 * 8) ... you can buy a monkey's fist at Arthur Beale?
 * 9) ... Dr. Ben Goldacre argues in Bad Pharma that "medicine is broken," because the evidence on which it is based is systematically distorted by the pharmaceutical industry?
 * 10) ... that big-game hunter Bali Mauladad won the Shaw & Hunter trophy for leading a client to a tiny Oribi antelope?
 * 11) ... that Barbara Bradby was the first woman to ride a bicycle at Oxford University, where her academic prowess inspired a limerick?
 * 12) ... that stale beer tends to smell like cat pee and then cardboard?
 * 13) ... that Laura Ashe believes the Gawain Poet used the beheading game to criticize the emptiness of chivalry?
 * 14) ... that Bertha Bracey was a Hero of the Holocaust?
 * 15) ... that in the late 1970s Beryl Rawson used computers to analyse the family life of Roman slaves?
 * 16) ... that the Black Destroyer marked the start of science fiction's Golden Age and inspired other works including Alien?
 * 17) ... that The Black Swan at Oldstead is rated the best restaurant in the world by TripAdvisor?
 * 18) ... that Bocca di Lupo serves chocolate pudding with pig's blood?
 * 19) ... Lord High Treasurer William le Scrope was beheaded at the Bristol High Cross?
 * 20) ... the Britannia Coco-nut Dancers bang their nuts together each Easter in Bacup?
 * 21) ... that a substantially cracked Chinese brush pot was sold for £360,000?
 * 22) ... that Camilla Palmer QC founded the Women's Equality Network?
 * 23) ... that Castle Folds is surrounded by Great Asby Scar?
 * 24) ... the Chelsea Bun House sold almost a quarter of a million hot cross buns on its last Good Friday?
 * 25) ... an apprentice chinaman only earned about £25 a year in the 18th century?
 * 26) ... chinamen formed a ring at the auctions of the East India Company?
 * 27) ... that "Christmas Day in the Workhouse" was a criticism of the harsh conditions in English workhouses under the 1834 Poor Law?
 * 28) ... that Claire Ptak baked the lemon and elderflower wedding cake for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
 * 29) ... that the ancient Clattern Bridge was a medieval football goal and scolds were ducked there too?
 * 30) ... Cleveland Hall was the base for anarchists and international revolutionaries in London?
 * 31) ... that Colonel Johnson, who was imprisoned by the British at the age of seven, became famous for eating tomatoes?
 * 32) ... in Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series, Dr. Watson was first told about Holmes in the Criterion Bar
 * 33) ... "I love you ... and especially you, size nine" was one of the catchphrases of Dandy Dan Daniels, one of the Good Guys?
 * 34) ... that David Nott is often styled the "Indiana Jones of surgery"?
 * 35) ... in a scientific paper, Equasy, David Nutt compared the risk of taking the drug ecstasy with the risk of horse riding?
 * 36) ... that "Papa" De Hem's oyster-house in Soho was patronised by poets, spies and rock-stars?
 * 37) ... the first female professor at Glasgow University, Delphine Parrott, was especially good at vivisecting mice?
 * 38) ... London's Denmark Street, home to several music shops, is thought to have been named after Prince George of Denmark?
 * 39) ... one of the many interpretations of the anecdotal meeting of Diogenes and Alexander was that of Samuel Johnson, who related it to wasting other people's time?
 * 40) ... that, with today's 12-round distance, the Fight of the Century may have had the opposite result and Rocky Marciano, the only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated, would have lost?
 * 41) ... in Jewish mysticism, even angels cannot endure seeing the divine countenance directly?
 * 42) ... that the beer at the Dog & Bull has been blessed by the vicar of Croydon Minster?
 * 43) ... the rogues and whores who frequented the Dog and Duck caused it to lose its licence?
 * 44) ... that the first female British professor of Greek, Dorothy Tarrant, analysed Plato's style to conclude that he did not write the Socratic dialogue on beauty?
 * 45) ... pioneering petrographer Eleanora Knopf was the daughter of General Tasker H. Bliss?
 * 46) ... female physicist Elizabeth Laird came out of retirement during WWII to research radar?
 * 47) ... UBS Warburg had an email disclaimer of more than 1,000 words?
 * 48) ... the five chromolithographs in The Flask, Hampstead, a London pub, were produced by the appropriately-named artist Jan van Beers?
 * 49) ... that Foxwarren Park was the inspiration for Toad Hall, a location for Robin Hood and test site for the bouncing bomb?
 * 50) ... artist Fred Andrews made thirty thousand roof tiles for his house himself?
 * 51) ... that Full Fact fact-checked the Brexit referendum?
 * 52) ... that Queen Furra executed men for being bald, old and short?
 * 53) ... that Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn campaigned to save Gaby's Deli?
 * 54) ... Gavin Patterson, the new CEO of BT, is known for his open shirt collar?
 * 55) ... that Gilmore, the flying lion, was named after the Gilmore Oil Company?
 * 56) ... Hawksmoor serves steaks from Ginger Pig longhorns?
 * 57) ... that an MP crawled to save The Glad?
 * 58) ... the first person to isolate Vitamin E, Gladys Anderson Emerson, taught history before starting her career in biochemistry?
 * 59) ... the termite Globitermes sulphureus uses  autothysis, a form of suicidal altruism, to entangle intruder ants in a sticky substance?
 * 60) ... people tend to see the world as a grey gloom when they are depressed?
 * 61) ... mathematician Grace Bates was the only woman allowed to study differential equations in her final year at college?
 * 62) ... that the Great Turnstile was originally built to keep cattle out of Holborn?
 * 63) ... the case of the Hammersmith Ghost was tried at the Old Bailey and the accused was sentenced to death by hanging and dissection?
 * 64) ... that Hanging Sword Alley was also known as "Blood Bowl Alley" after its infamous night life?
 * 65) ... freethinker Harriet Law was the only woman on the general council of the First International, and was praised by Eleanor Marx and Karl Marx?
 * 66) ... that Sir Henry Wade saved the leg of Norman Dott, who then became a surgeon too?
 * 67) ... that Hetty Reckless was born in 1776, escaped from Salem, and boasted of seeing George Washington?
 * 68) ... that in 1770, Parliament considered an act concerning high heels and now, in 2016, it is making a fresh inquiry?
 * 69) ... there were Hill Street blues in 18th-century London?
 * 70) ... the historical figure Lady Godiva probably did not ride naked through the streets?
 * 71) ... the first major idiom dictionary of American English was created for deaf people?
 * 72) ... that the Black Middens were avoided by aligning the Lights of North Shields?
 * 73) ... pedestrians walking along Malet Street hear the sound of a stick hitting an iron railing ... though there's no railing in sight?
 * 74) ... James Middleton, the brother of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, baked 21 cakes for HELLO! magazine's 21st birthday?
 * 75) ... Jean-François Autié was one of three brothers who worked as Marie Antoinette's hairdresser Monsieur Léonard, and he fled Paris to escape the guillotine?
 * 76) ... philosopher Julia Gulliver was the only woman in a department of 200 men when she studied in Leipzig?
 * 77) ... Keith Martin developed a technique for printing eye cells?
 * 78) ... that the Kepler space telescope has seen unusual patterns in the light from KIC 8462852?
 * 79) ... the ancient Scottish estate of Killiechassie, now the home of J. K. Rowling, is noted for its dovecote?
 * 80) ... that the King's Foundery for casting cannon (pictured) became the first Methodist chapel in London after a great explosion?
 * 81) ... early members of the Ladies' Scottish Climbing Club would often take off their long skirts to climb in knickerbockers?
 * 82) ... that in one study, a newt was able to regenerate the lens of its eye eighteen times?
 * 83) ... Marie Antoinette's hairdresser, Léonard Autié, invented the pouf and founded the Théâtre de Monsieur?
 * 84) ... Lilian Bland was the first woman to design and build her own aircraft, in 1910, but gave up flying when offered a motorcar instead?
 * 85) ... that Lucy Finch founded the first hospice in Malawi, a country where about a million people are living with HIV/AIDS?
 * 86) ... that classical scholar Miriam T. Griffin believes that the Roman emperor Nero was hounded by fear, panic, and persecutory delusions at the end of his reign?
 * 87) ... George Osborne, in his first speech as the new UK Chancellor, announced a new independent Office for Budget Responsibility to take the politics out of economic forecasting?
 * 88) ... that Benjamin Franklin played chess at Old Slaughter's Coffee House?
 * 89) ... not only does Paratarsotomus macropalpis run at a speed equivalent to a human running at 1300 mph, it also does so at temperatures lethal to most animals?
 * 90) ... that the BBC is taking liberties with Parliament?
 * 91) ... celebrity chef and baker Paul Hollywood created what is thought to be the most expensive loaf of bread in Britain?
 * 92) ... "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty", the hymn that inspired Bach's cantata BWV 137, has been published in more than ten English translations?
 * 93) ... Robert Pitcairn was only fifteen when he discovered the island which is now named after him?
 * 94) ... Samuel Pepys drank purl in a bawdy house behind the House of Lords?
 * 95) ... Queen Elizabeth II has owned over 30 corgis since she ascended the throne in 1952?
 * 96) ... an unexpurgated journal of Queen Victoria records her delight that Prince Albert put on her stockings?
 * 97) ... that the renovation of the nuclear weapon arsenal of the United States resulted in the setting of Doomsday Clock two minutes closer to midnight?
 * 98) ... the cursed Ring of Silvianus may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien to write The Hobbit?
 * 99) ... Rock on Top of Another Rock is a rock on top of another rock?
 * 100) ... a hacker tried to ransom the email account of journalist Rowenna Davis?
 * 101) ... timber from the Ruislip Woods was used in the construction of the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Westminster, and the manor of the Black Prince in Kennington?
 * 102) ... royal midwife Mrs. Cannon collected exotic animals and curiosities such as Oliver Cromwell's nightcap?
 * 103) ... at English fairs, women enjoyed sticking pins into Silly Billy legs?
 * 104) ... that bouncing bomb experiments were conducted at Silvermere?
 * 105) ... Soho Pam liked to give her patrons a cuddle?
 * 106) ... spectra, London's giant tower of light, will be turned off on Monday?
 * 107) ... St Mungo's sheltered the homeless in a Marmite factory?
 * 108) ... that the headmistress of the progressive school St Trinnean's was heartbroken by its satirical parody?
 * 109) ... the meter maids in Surfers Paradise top up the parking meter rather than issuing fines?
 * 110) ... that Susanna Elm's book Virgins of God draws on little-known sources such as the Letter to the Virgins Who Went to Jerusalem?
 * 111) ... Tall Jawa is now known as "The Rock"?
 * 112) ... Simon Cowell signed the Teletubbies to his record label for their hit single "Teletubbies say Eh-oh!"?
 * 113) ... that the artist Theyre Lee-Elliott, who created the Speedbird logo, represented England at table tennis?
 * 114) ... Frederick Ashton's first ballet, A Tragedy of Fashion, was inspired by a chef who killed himself when his fish delivery was late?
 * 115) ... the wits of the Kit-Kat Club would sup their summer ale at the Upper Flask?
 * 116) ... that Jimmy Wales wants WikiTRIBUNE to counter fake news?
 * 117) ... that Martin Luther King was originally scheduled to speak at Williston High School  on the day that he was assassinated?
 * 118) ... aspiring politician Will Straw is the candidate for a constituency next to his father's?
 * 119) ... Cat's Pee on a Gooseberry Bush and Goats Do Roam are examples of wine humour?

Reviews
These are reviews which I'm banking for use as QPQs.

Details
These are the details of the articles which went through the DYK process. In most cases, they were successful but there were a few failures which are included for completeness and lessons learned. Also in some cases, another editor was the lead while I assisted in some way though note that Warden is an alternate account of mine. The associated talk is included to help provide such context.


 * notices for Andrew Davidson
 * notices for Colonel Warden

Agnata Butler
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 9 April 2017 (UTC)

Alfred Clark
Hello! Your submission of Alfred Clark (director) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! — Yellow Dingo&#160;(talk) 08:59, 5 November 2016 (UTC)

Alfred Ezra
Hello! Your submission of Alfred Ezra at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Khadar Khani (talk) 14:12, 19 July 2017 (UTC)

Alex ShihTalk 00:02, 26 July 2017 (UTC)

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Althea McNish
Andrew, this nomination is currently in limbo, waiting on whether you will be sufficiently expanding Merikins or not. I see you added a fair amount of material, but at 1260 prose characters, the article is not quite there yet. The problem is, the prep areas for April Fools will probably start being filled in a day or two, at which point you'll want this to be ready for promotion. Please let us know your plans on the nomination template as soon as possible—the end of the weekend at the latest—or what may happen is that it just sits in limbo and misses April Fools altogether, at which point it will be treated like a regular older nomination and reviewed as it is (without Merikins) and proceed that way. (We don't hold over April Fools for another year.) Remember, while April Fools hooks have an exemption from the seven-day rule, regular ones won't, and at this point Merikins won't be eligible for regular DYK after March 27 without a 5x expansion from 1260 characters or a GA, both of which seem unlikely at this point. Thank you, and best of luck. BlueMoonset (talk) 15:23, 26 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the warning. I was aware of the general timetable and planned to do some work on that article later today.  I'll ping you with an update later. Andrew D. (talk) 16:27, 26 March 2016 (UTC)
 * I've expanded Merikins some more so it now passes the x5 DYK check. I'll do some more tomorrow but the technical requirements are satisfied now:
 * Prose size (text only): 2824 characters (472 words) "readable prose size"
 * Article created by Andrew Davidson on February 13, 2016
 * Assuming article is at 5x now, expansion began 9 edits ago on March 20, 2016
 * I've made an appropriate note at the nomination. Andrew D. (talk) 23:01, 27 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Great! I added the "review again" icon, and also added it to the list of not-yet-approved April Fool's Day hooks on the AFD page. I hope someone takes it on soon. Best of luck! BlueMoonset (talk) 02:29, 28 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Time is running out: the remaining April Fool's Day hook sets will be assembled any minute, and you still need to supply the QPQ for Merikins. Please do so right away. It would be a great shame if this nomination failed for that reason. Thank you. BlueMoonset (talk) 14:57, 30 March 2016 (UTC)
 * . Thanks for the reminder.  I had already reviewed our oldest nomination, Gui Minhai, but hadn't gotten to post the update at the Althea McNish yet.  I have just done so.  I'll bank a couple more reviews now so that I'm nicely in credit in case we get any last-minute issues. Andrew D. (talk) 15:07, 30 March 2016 (UTC)  ‎

Amy Richlin
— Maile (talk) 00:52, 5 February 2017 (UTC)

Annie Nicolette Zadoks Josephus Jitta
Hello! Your submission of Annie Nicolette Zadoks Josephus Jitta at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 00:49, 28 September 2017 (UTC) Alex ShihTalk 03:17, 6 October 2017 (UTC)


 * File:Annie N. Josephus Jitta by Hendrik Maarten Krabbé from the collection of J.C. Zadoks.jpg is clearly pre 1931? Do you know the exact date, because this might now be PD in Europe, I appreciate you considered 'fair-use' on the basis of caution. ShakespeareFan00 (talk) 20:18, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
 * No, I don't know the exact date. Andrew D. (talk) 17:14, 28 October 2017 (UTC)

Dear Andrew Davidson, Do you still have the original image of File:Annie N. Josephus Jitta by Hendrik Maarten Krabbé from the collection of J.C. Zadoks.jpg? The painter died in 1931, so there's no need to only display a lowres image. I think the image could also be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons in higher res. Is that a correct assumption? Vysotsky (talk) 13:36, 1 April 2019 (UTC)


 * My upload was at a higher resolution but someone has deleted that version. I suppose that an admin can recover it so you might try WP:REFUND  but I don't have that power myself.  I'm not sure if I kept the image file but will keep an eye out for it.


 * Also, it's a curious coincidence that you should ask about it as I was re-reading that article earlier today when it appeared on my watchlist for a different reason.


 * Andrew D. (talk) 14:06, 1 April 2019 (UTC)
 * "There Are No Coincidences". Vysotsky (talk) 14:26, 1 April 2019 (UTC)
 * Aha, I suppose that you monitor the category which was added. Anyway, I have done some digging using the Wayback Machine and find that the URL that I specified for the image changed as a result of some site maintenance: it is now this.  Note that there's an option to download the image and also that there are lots of other images by the same artist on that site.  I will update the resolution and licensing for that particular image in line with your suggestion while you could investigate the other images.  Ok? Andrew D. (talk) 15:55, 1 April 2019 (UTC)
 * Great! Thanks for digging up the pearls. I will retreat my request for undeletion and upload the image to Commons myself. I only need this 1 image. Vysotsky (talk) 16:01, 1 April 2019 (UTC)

Barbara Hammond
Mifter (talk) 00:01, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

Bertha Bracey
Hi, I put your hook in the quirky slot in Prep 1. (1) Two questions: Is there any reason why you don't identify her as a Quaker? (2) Are you calling her a Hero of the Holocaust, linked to British Hero of the Holocaust, because it sounds hookier? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 00:29, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
 * The last slot is fine. The proper name of the award is Hero of the Holocaust.  Other details such as the fact that she was a British Quaker are not needed in the hook and so would tend to dilute its impact.  WP:DYKHOOK states that hooks should be "short, punchy, catchy ... and ... Shorter hooks are preferred to longer ones".  Both her name and the name of the award have a nice alliteration – BB / HH – and so adding other words would spoil this. Andrew D. (talk) 00:46, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
 * OK. Thanks for the explanations. Yoninah (talk) 01:09, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
 * You're welcome and I appreciate being consulted about such issues. I am especially keen to make a good impact in this case as I plan to let staff at the Wiener Library know that their efforts are bearing fruit.  The Quakers might be interested too. Andrew D. (talk) 01:14, 18 December 2016 (UTC)


 * The outcome was 8,315 hits on the day, which is quite good for a non-picture hook. The Wiener Library is quite pleased with this good result.  The German Wikipedia has translated the topic and they are doing good work with it too. Andrew D. (talk) 09:53, 23 December 2016 (UTC)

Beryl Rawson
— Maile (talk) 12:07, 6 February 2017 (UTC)

Black Destroyer
After you mentioned it ... I thought it worthwhile to do this. Maury Markowitz (talk) 16:24, 21 October 2016 (UTC)
 * I thought you might. I may return to the topic but I have a variety of leads to follow.  Only The Shadow knows ... Andrew D. (talk) 10:39, 22 October 2016 (UTC)

Hello! Your submission of Black Destroyer at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 01:50, 11 November 2016 (UTC)

Britannia Coco-nut Dancers

 * Thank you for a wonderful short article, a fantastic quote and a good laugh! Amandajm (talk) 16:20, 17 July 2011 (UTC)

Castle Folds and Great Asby Scar
— Maile (talk) 00:02, 12 February 2020 (UTC)

= 6937 + 6516 = 13,453 hits in 12 hours.

Chinaman (porcelain)
As a participant in Articles for deletion/Chinaman (porcelain), please see Talk:Chinaman (porcelain).--Yaksar (let's chat) 10:28, 26 April 2013 (UTC)
 * Hi, I noticed that you nominated this for DYK. One of the DYK requirements is that an article must have a minimum of 1500 prose characters, but this only has 1357. Whoever reviews your nomination will point out that it's not eligible until it's been further expanded. M AN d ARAX  •  XAЯA b ИA M  05:32, 30 April 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the warning. I have added a paragraph to the article, which should suffice, and will continue to develop it. Warden (talk) 12:13, 30 April 2013 (UTC)

Claire Ptak
– Ianblair23 (talk) 01:01, 7 July 2018 (UTC)


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Clattern Bridge
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:26, 2 February 2017 (UTC)

Dan Daniels


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David Nutt
I've nominated this for DYK here, feel free to reword the hook if you can think of an alternative or add more to the article. Cheers Smartse (talk) 16:54, 3 November 2009 (UTC)


 * I was thinking of doing that myself - thanks for saving me a job. I was thinking of adding his quote about equasy as the hook.  I'll take a look... Colonel Warden (talk) 10:23, 4 November 2009 (UTC)


 * The ALT hook looks good - great minds think alike. And the article is coming along nicely - I especially like the graph.  Thanks again for your good work. Colonel Warden (talk) 13:44, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

De Hems
Thanks for saving this. :) I'd forgotten I'd created it, but I do think the place is definitely worthy of note, as is Belgo Centraal on Shelton Street. :) --Veratien (talk) 17:55, 7 October 2009 (UTC)


 * You're welcome. I'd walked past the place many times but had never noticed it.  Belgo is better for food though, especially if you're wanting seafood.  Colonel Warden (talk) 18:03, 7 October 2009 (UTC)


 * I've raised a query re your hook. Regards, Ericoides (talk) 19:54, 7 October 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the update. Colonel Warden (talk) 13:11, 9 October 2009 (UTC)
 * It got 3800 hits - close but no cigar. Colonel Warden (talk) 09:36, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

Delphine Parrott
Andrew, I think your new article on Delphine Parrott has great potential to be a DYK as the first woman professor at Glasgow University. In my introductory talk at the NIMR editathon, I suggested that we should aim to have one or two articles as DYKs. Marjorie Mussett, who I've started won't be long enough or interesting enough. Edwardx (talk) 09:17, 28 July 2013 (UTC)


 * @Edwardx: Yes, this has been my goal and I have a hook in mind. Being the first female professor is too obvious for my taste, though we might work that in.  I'll put in a submission as soon as we qualify but currently have to make hay while the sun shines - hedge cutting and other chores need to be done now that my hand is more usable.  More anon. Andrew Davidson (talk) 10:31, 28 July 2013 (UTC)


 * Hope your gardening (and recovering hand) went well. This evening, I've nominated two articles as DYKs (both started by new editors at the NIMR editathon): Audrey Smith and Elizabeth Press. I quite like the hook for the first one, but the other is rather dull.  Any improvement would be most welcome. Edwardx (talk) 23:11, 29 July 2013 (UTC)
 * @Edwardx: I've done the nomination for Delphine Parrott now. It's bedtime now but I'll look at the others soon and will perhaps review them as my QPQ. Andrew Davidson (talk) 23:38, 30 July 2013 (UTC)

Hi Andrew, I was dropping by to thank you for starting the article on Delphine Parrot but I see Edward beat me to it! Thanks for taking part and helping improve Wikipedia's coverage of an important subject. Richard Nevell (WMUK) (talk) 15:25, 31 July 2013 (UTC)
 * And we have our first NIMR Editathon DYK on the front page today - Audrey Smith. Edwardx (talk) 09:03, 1 August 2013 (UTC)

Denmark Street

 * Thanks. I've not seen that barnstar before but I like it as stubs seem too unappreciated.  I also like the stub templates.  With their cute little pictures and polite invitation to expand the article, they seem far more gentile than most cleanup tags.  I'll do a bit more on the article now. Andrew (talk) 12:09, 1 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the nice reply. Yes, stubs create opportunities, in both expanding the encyclopedia's coverage of topics and providing editors with expandable articles. NorthAmerica1000 12:23, 1 July 2014 (UTC)

Thanks and well done everybody. There's more to do now though — I just heard a trailer for a Danny Baker show about the street which will be aired on Monday. I wonder how much of our material they will use...? Andrew (talk) 08:37, 5 July 2014 (UTC)

The distance (boxing)

 * Thank you. I try to check every AFD and your encouragement of this work is appreciated.  Your own efforts seem significant too.  While we will no doubt get our reward in heaven, it's good to have little on account too. Colonel Warden (talk) 13:23, 15 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Hmm, do you think we should push to expand the article for promotion at WP:DYK? It's really not that far off from reaching the 5x expansion criteria. It would be like a sign of defiance against deletion or something ;) — Code  Hydro  15:18, 19 September 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm working on another article for DYK and the clock is ticking but I'll see what more I can find for the distance article. Colonel Warden (talk) 22:13, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

Dog & Bull


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Hi. I've been having fun adding little bits to the above article - I hope that's OK. Please feel free to change or remove any of my additions, if you like. I would have liked to have found more about the Bell inn but could not. There must be more out there, somewhere, but I'm running out of ideas about where to look. There is certainly more in the C19 newspapers about the inquest on the child. Let me know if you want me to add any of that (leaving out any horrific bits, of course) Victorian journalists were very compassionate, usually, so it should be possible to add the info tastefully. Storye book (talk) 17:04, 5 February 2021 (UTC)


 * I'll be keeping an eye on the article as it goes through the DYK process and have some more bits to add as its long history fleshes out. Your additions from the newspaper archive were good.  I looked at some other newspaper archives but didn't find much so it's interesting that they differ. Andrew🐉(talk) 19:03, 5 February 2021 (UTC)
 * I look forward to seeing what new information appears. I have discovered from old newspaper reports that Butcher's Row was not the whole street (or at least not the whole of Surrey Street as it is today), but a row of very old jetted-storey buildings which was near, but didn't include, the Dog & Bull. That row was originally called the Shambles. The row burned down on 9 October 1910, and on 7 January 1911 it was reported that the footings or part-walls of the old Market building were discovered inside or underneath - not sure which because the microfilmed image is too dark to see. I would have liked to have added that to the article, but I don't suppose it belongs there. The Victoria County History mentions, if I remember rightly, that the Market building was erected in Tudor times. Storye book (talk) 20:02, 5 February 2021 (UTC)
 * And another thing ... The premises damaged by fire were: no.38 Surrey St fried fish shop, no.35 butcher's shop, 37 hardware stores, 39 shop, 40 cinemategraph hall, un-numbered empty storeroom for 39 and 41, 41 wardrobe dealer, 42, butcher's shop. I have copied this in the same number order as in the newspaper - the ordering is odd, but there it is. Storye book (talk) 20:13, 5 February 2021 (UTC)
 * The area seems quite rich in history but it's on the other side of London from me. I've never been there and tend to avoid going south of river as it's out of my comfort zone.  Anyway, all that good stuff can go in the Surrey Street Market article.  Note that a shambles is another name for a place of slaughter and so fits with the Butcher's Row name.  This sort of topic is like a jigsaw puzzle -- fitting all the pieces is good fun, eh? Andrew🐉(talk) 20:46, 5 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Ha, yes, fun, but I'm even further away - Yorkshire. But if the lockdown eases up over summer, I may be able to ask a West Sussex friend to pop over and photograph the windows from the inside, if someone hasn't done that already. Fingers crossed for that. I didn't realise that shambles meant slaughter - yes that does make sense.Storye book (talk) 20:58, 5 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Oops, sorry, I should have explained. See File:Dog and Bull pub, Croydon.jpg. The journalist got the date wrong. If you disagree about that, then I'll get the commons image deleted. Storye book (talk) 12:00, 6 February 2021 (UTC)
 * I'm not sure what journalist you mean. I found the image on Flickr which states quite plausibly that the photo was taken in 1987 and so it's not PD.  CAMRA's The Drinker says that the major renovation which had the place merged with A.E.Pearce took place in the early 90's and so it fits that timeline.  There seem to be lots of postcards of Surrey Street out there so maybe we can find something older.  For the Greene Man, I was able to find several old paintings but that place was more picturesque and artists drank there!
 * This discussion would be best recorded on the article's talk page now that it is reasonably safe from deletion. I'll copy it there.
 * Andrew🐉(talk) 12:26, 6 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you. I have tagged the Commons image for deletion, and replied on the article talk page. Storye book (talk) 13:00, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

Today is not 1 April: confusing hooks are not appropriate. Furthermore, you misapply WP:PREFER — it's talking about pages that have been protected because of content disputes, not pages that have been protected to prevent vandalism. Nyttend (talk) 13:01, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Nyttend's comment relates to this discussion at WP:ERRORS, where the issue was resolved. Andrew🐉(talk) 18:54, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

The article got 5,812 views on the day – good enough for an entry at WP:DYKSTATS. Thanks to all those who helped. Andrew🐉(talk) 18:54, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

Hi Andrew -- I had to pull Dog & Bull from the February DYK stats. Because it appeared in a 24-hour queue, the minimum for inclusion is 10,000 views. Cbl62 (talk) 19:16, 15 February 2021 (UTC)


 * I stand corrected. As they might say down at the old Dog & Bull, "Gertcha"! Andrew🐉(talk) 19:34, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

Dog and Duck
I have reverted your edits here, no idea why you thought overwriting an article on the TV show with one on a pub was a good idea, that's basic stuff. GiantSnowman 08:17, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

I have responded at length at the AFD. Warden (talk) 11:40, 13 June 2013 (UTC)


 * I've found an 1878 book online with a lot about the tavern so I've been adding lurid detail (and another image) to the article. Now, at DYK someone is questioning your hook so you could try something like


 * that the riff-raff and scum of the town who frequented the Dog and Duck (pictured) caused it to lose its licence?

and that is well-cited online. I'm not sure of DYK etiquette so I haven't butted in there myself. Thincat (talk) 22:48, 17 June 2013 (UTC)

I've just seen I've duplicated your content about the sign in the hospital wall. Anyway, there's a picture now. Please sort my stuff out if you like or I'll do something tomorrow. Perhaps the article needs a lead and the sections reorganising somehow. BTW at the AFD I was sorely tempted to !vote

but I wasn't quite brave enough! Thincat (talk) 23:02, 17 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Merge all to Dogs and Ducks


 * Thanks. The page still needs lots of work but I am too busy currently to give this topic my full attention and just had to get it to DYK before the 5 day window closed.  The hook comes from the words of Alderman Crosby, "a house in which gangs of both whores and rogues were constantly associated", and I've put a quote in now.  I especially framed the hook to start with the words "rogues and whores" because I reckon this will bring in the crowds.  I'm not sure that riff-raff would be so attractive as Americans might not understand it.  Warden (talk) 05:08, 18 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Oh, now I understand the rush. "Rogues and whores" is better and they seem to have both in America. I'll do a bit more on the article but just revert anything that's no good. Thincat (talk) 07:33, 18 June 2013 (UTC)

In case you had lost all hope, Dog and Duck (tavern) is now on its way to DYK in queue 6. I'm really pleased it has got the top picture spot because the image shows up very well even at small scale. Thincat (talk) 11:27, 1 July 2013 (UTC)


 * I've been keeping an eye on its progress - thanks for helping expedite this. I agree that getting top billing is good - I was disappointed that Surfers Paradise Meter Maids didn't have its image displayed as I expected that to be a big draw.  I have a bit more content to add to the article so I'll try to squeeze that in soon. Warden (talk) 13:51, 1 July 2013 (UTC)

Dorothy Tarrant
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 * Any progress on a new hook? I could suggest one, but then I couldn't review it. International Women's Day is a day away! Yoninah (talk) 14:16, 6 March 2017 (UTC)
 * I hope to get to this later today and will ping you again then. More anon. Andrew D. (talk) 15:05, 6 March 2017 (UTC)

— Maile (talk) 00:51, 19 March 2017 (UTC)

Eleanora Knopf
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 * I have responded at the nomination. Andrew Davidson (talk) 08:35, 20 October 2013 (UTC)

Elizabeth Laird (physicist)
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 * I have responded there, thanks. Andrew Davidson (talk) 21:23, 24 October 2013 (UTC)

Flip teaching
Andrew,

I made some additions to the Flip teaching page. I'd be happy to have guidance/edits.

John — Preceding unsigned comment added by Johcha1024 (talk • contribs) 19:15, 21 February 2012 (UTC)

Ok, I'll take a look and comment further there. Andrew Davidson (talk) 13:13, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

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Unresolved issues, 2 weeks

... that the catchphrase of flip teaching is "become the guide on the side not the sage on the stage"? Created/expanded by Johcha1024 (talk), Andrew Davidson (talk). Nominated by Andrew Davidson (talk) at 14:11, 24 February 2012 (UTC)


 * Symbol possible vote.svg Length and history are good; however paper abstract cited as source only uses half the catchphrase. Perhaps multiple cites would help. Daniel Case (talk) 07:40, 2 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Symbol delete vote.svg Several days with no response despite the editor being active. Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:21, 7 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Just a question here – don't we usually wait a week before zapping? I know the nominator was notified that there were issues with the nom, but the article's creator was not. There have been changes to the article by both nominator and editor, but do they understand someone needs to come back here and talk about it? The nominator seems to have only two previous DYKs. Marrante (talk) 12:28, 8 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Sorry to be slow in responding. Daniel Case had a good point about the hook and I didn't have a ready answer.  I checked out the catchphrase which seems to have been around for some time in education and seems only loosely related to flip teaching.  And I don't have a better idea for a good hook.  Also, the current main editor of the article seems a bit inexperienced.  I don't want to get in the way of his editing as he's been doing all the heavy lifting lately but he's made the article something of a link farm and I'm not sure it's ready for prime time yet.  So, if the article is declined as a DYK candidate, that's fine by me.  The point of the process is to be somewhat selective and so we should not strain ourselves or compromise our standards to let through borderline candidates.  Thanks to Daniel for his diligence. Andrew Davidson (talk) 08:46, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

Foxwarren Park
Apologies - should not have wiped the suggestions in my haste to create the Talkpage. Thanks for re-instating. KJP1 (talk) 09:49, 11 June 2017 (UTC)


 * No problem. FYI, my involvement started with Amy Gentry which then led to Silvermere.  I didn't want to get too side-tracked and so left Foxwarren Park as a R with possibilities.  It's good that you've picked this up as I'd moved on and quite forgotten about it.  I'm at the London Meetup this afternoon and will see how I can help further there as it's a good topic. Andrew D. (talk) 11:23, 11 June 2017 (UTC)

Alex ShihTalk 00:01, 15 July 2017 (UTC)

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Fred Henry Andrews
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 * Sorry for the delay in replying - I've been ill the past few days. There's a picture of Andrews in the second batch of images, but the metadata is a little garbled - I'll try and get it up once I can get this sorted. Andrew Gray (talk) 12:39, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

Full Fact
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 * I note here you haven't addressed concerns that were raised shortly after the article was nominated over a month ago. In fact, you haven't edited that article at all, nor has anyone else. I think the time for DYK here has passed. Daniel Case (talk) 02:57, 3 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the reminder. I'll take another look. Andrew D. (talk) 05:36, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

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Furra
I have noted two issues with your DYK nomination here. To meet the expansion requirement, you'll need to add another 100 words or so. I've also requested the hook be rewritten to clarify the claim is folklore. Thanks, Argento Surfer (talk) 16:07, 20 December 2016 (UTC)

North America1000 11:30, 14 January 2017 (UTC)

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Gavin Patterson

 * Most of the credit for this must go to you: I only created a pretty minimal sourced stub, perhaps prematurely, when I saw the unhappy original creator on DGG's and another talk page. The original got un-deleted anyway.
 * I looked at the nomination ... and was delighted to be led to the article on Sutton High Street as I went to school about half a mile away, used several of the bus routes mentioned, and probably wouldn't recognise a thing if I saw it again (though the name "Shinners" rang a bell, though I haven't given the department store a thought for a very long time - we left the area a couple of years after I left school). Thanks for the nostalgia trip. Pam  D  18:19, 12 January 2014 (UTC)


 * It was good to help get Gavin Patterson through the DYK process but Sutton High Street is proving more difficult as you'll see at the nomination. I quite like working on London streets such as Mare Street and Hill Street and I've worked on bus routes too but I'm not seeing the best way forward there yet.  If you have some local knowledge, perhaps you can help there too. Andrew (talk) 23:19, 12 January 2014 (UTC)

Globitermes sulphureus‎
Hi, thought you might like to know that I've nominated this article that you started for T:DYK, here. Smartse (talk) 12:07, 4 October 2009 (UTC)

Good show. Colonel Warden (talk) 19:29, 4 October 2009 (UTC)

Great Turnstile

 * I enormously enjoyed this new article. The evident pleasure you have in writing your new articles communicates itself to the reader. Smashing stuff!  Tim riley  talk    21:11, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks, it's kind of you to say so. I tried to get it into good shape for the Meetup there today (pictured) where it made a good talking point. Andrew D. (talk) 22:21, 14 August 2016 (UTC)

Hammersmith Ghost
Sorry, I was using a small screen and assumed that the lack of formatting when I switched the quote template was due to that. It turns out that it was due to the left-hand image placement. I am not a great fan of the quote box style in articles but I see that you moved the image also, and it is that which has fixed the problem. - Sitush (talk) 11:03, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

The appearance seems to depend both on the browser and the window size and I've been fiddling with the image placement to try to balance them. I don't like the block quote template as it doesn't seem to do anything and I prefer quotes of this sort to stand out typographically, in some way. The quote in this case seems to have a Dickensian sound to it, which provides a sense of the period. I'm hoping that the readership will like it but critics abound, alas. Anyway, thanks for your input. Warden (talk) 11:14, 31 October 2011 (UTC)


 * No offense to you, Colonel, believe me! It's just that the article isn't even rated at all - there's no indication why this article qualifies for DYK vs so many others. That was my main objection. The FA article... now that's a problem. Cheers :> Doc   talk  11:20, 31 October 2011 (UTC)
 * The DYK qualification was that the article was new. As I understand it, it has been held back for display today on account of it being Halloween.  I hadn't put it forward for any kind of review as it still needed some work but the occasion of its moment in the sun has provided good incentive to give it more attention.  Perhaps it should be nominated for the GA process to see what more might need to be done.  As for the FA, we may agree on that as I think that topic is quite distasteful and I don't even want to read it for that reason.  Warden (talk) 11:37, 31 October 2011 (UTC)
 * My objection to the FA is actually somewhat the opposite of the DYK: I saw some pretty serious canvassing and "thank you" messages from the promoter of that FA. The Hammersmith Ghost article is good, and probably should be listed at GA (it's certainly "B" class, I believe). Doc   talk  11:46, 31 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Thank you. The stats for the Hammersmith Ghost have come through now and it did quite well, getting 24,300 hits - my best yet.  Warden (talk) 11:40, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

Hanging Sword Alley
I tried to expand this enough so it would qualify for DYK, but the sources I looked at just repeated the same three basic facts in different ways and I'm struggling to get above even 700 bytes of prose :-( Ritchie333 (talk) (cont)  17:03, 5 January 2018 (UTC)


 * Thanks for having a go. There's another topic that I noticed the other day and I've just deprodded it to buy it some time.  It struck me that you might know this place and be able to do something with it.  It's The Loft (Kent).  It didn't seem as promising as the Angel Studio but I don't know anything about it and haven't had time to look. Andrew D. (talk) 17:43, 5 January 2018 (UTC)
 * Not heard of it myself, when in Maidstone I have frequented the Old House at Home, Earls and the Druids mostly, but I can see a few sources so I'll see what I can do. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont)  17:51, 5 January 2018 (UTC)


 * I've got it over 1500 now, thanks to a good account of a robbery there. There's more to do but it's a reasonable start.  I'll have to go visit the place now, to take some pictures... Andrew D. (talk) 20:31, 5 January 2018 (UTC)
 * Great work. I've just started Russia Row, which leads one way into Trump Street, which obviously holds great DYK promise. These two streets were brought to my attention by Zigzig20s, and you've inspired me with hope that expanding one of them to 1500 characters might be possible. Alas, I'm struggling. Edwardx (talk) 15:39, 6 January 2018 (UTC)
 * As you've seen, in researching Trump Street, I came across and so started Blossom's Inn which seems to have been quite substantial. That was mainly on Lawrence Lane but was perhaps at its junction with Trump Street.  We should look at maps to check.  The reference to the Lord of Misrule may be apposite... Andrew D. (talk) 01:27, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * I see a DYK in the offing for Blossom's Inn. Philafrenzy has worked his magic on Trump Street, which will be the "hook" target article, and I shall try to improve Russia Row, which now looks relatively feeble. I shall endeavour to take some up-to-date photos just before next Sunday's meet-up. Edwardx (talk) 22:34, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * Don't ever ask me to help with anything ever again! (well not for 24 hours anyway) Philafrenzy (talk) 22:39, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * I agree that Blossom's Inn is coming along nicely and I especially like the picture that Philafrenzy found. I'll keep helping out as time permits and hope to see you both on Sunday.  Andrew D. (talk) 22:41, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * Hmm, as Americans might say, "Trump was connected to Russia". How appropriate. <b style="color:#7F007F">Ritchie333</b> <sup style="color:#7F007F">(talk) <sup style="color:#7F007F">(cont)  14:15, 9 January 2018 (UTC)

We also have Gerrard Street, London, it was hiding as a redirect to Chinatown, London, but pretty much all of the Gerrard Street-related prose had nothing to do with that and there is far much more to write about. The sources aren't really up to snuff but it is new enough and long enough to go to DYK, provided somebody fixes the references quickly enough. <b style="color:#7F007F">Ritchie333</b> <sup style="color:#7F007F">(talk) <sup style="color:#7F007F">(cont)  14:09, 9 January 2018 (UTC)
 * By coincidence, I was just suggesting to Edwardx that we meet for dim sum in Gerrard Street ahead of the London meetup. Ritchie333 might like to know that the restaurant now known as Dumplings' Legend used to be the Lee Ho Fook mentioned in Warren Zevon's Werewolves of London.  That would make a good Fook hook, eh?  Andrew D. (talk) 14:39, 9 January 2018 (UTC)

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 * The QPQ has been done – I was already working on it. Andrew D. (talk) 22:28, 7 January 2018 (UTC)

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Harriet Law
I've nominated Harriet Law as a DYK, and given you contributor credit. It still needs work, if you get a chance... Edwardx (talk) 19:57, 13 August 2013 (UTC)
 * @Edwardx Thanks.  I had planned to make this a DYK from the outset and was going to do the formalities today - a free day following the flight back from Wikimania.  Now you've taken care of the nom, I'll spend the time on some other aspect.  I want to have another hunt for an image.  I see it said that no portrait of her exists but I hope to find a caricature or statue. Andrew Davidson (talk) 07:05, 14 August 2013 (UTC)
 * I thought that probably was your plan. But realised that Wikimania might perhaps have taken precedence, so thought I'd get in the nom within the five day limit.  The hook is rather dull.  I was tired and that was all that came to mind.  I would be very happy to see you come up with something better!  Welcome back.  Edwardx (talk) 07:45, 14 August 2013 (UTC)

Hawksmoor (restaurant)
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Henry Wade
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Hetty Reckless
<small style="color:#999;white-space:nowrap;text-shadow:lightgrey 0.3em 0.3em 0.15em;">&mdash; <big style="color:#ffa439">Coffee //  have a cup  //  beans  // 12:01, 29 February 2016 (UTC)

Hi Andrew; did you miss this? (Talk:Hetty Reckless/GA1) No rush, I just want to know where we are. Josh Milburn (talk) 21:25, 16 March 2016 (UTC)
 * That review page wasn't on my watchlist but I've added it now and will work through your comments. Thanks for the review. Andrew D. (talk) 21:28, 16 March 2016 (UTC)

High heel policy
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 * Thank you for pointing out my error in this discussion. You are quite correct.  Cheers,  Hi DrNick ! 13:54, 26 May 2016 (UTC)

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Hill Street
Sorry about that! But I see you've sorted it out. Well worth keeping. All the best Chiswick Chap (talk) 13:27, 10 October 2013 (UTC)


 * @Chiswick Chap Thanks. I'm glad you found more about the Humes because the source I was mining didn't make it clear which generation was meant.  This has been generally quite difficult to establish with all the other Lords and Countesses but I think we have the right one in each case now. The best entries are chaps like Evelyn Ruggles-Brise as there's no mistaking him. Warden (talk) 13:36, 10 October 2013 (UTC)


 * It could become a really fascinating article with detail of how the street changed from one decade to another. The building listing tells much about nos 17 and 19, and there's undoubtedly similar detail available on other houses. Could become another Dog and Duck... Chiswick Chap (talk) 13:40, 10 October 2013 (UTC)


 * My impression is that works such as London: A Social History cover a wider sweep such as the Grosvenor estate or all of Mayfair. But there's certainly more to do.  I often cycle around that area and I'm now charging up my camera ... Warden (talk) 13:54, 10 October 2013 (UTC)

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Historical figure
Thanks for pointing this one out. I may keep messing around with it - not sure. It is a complex subject. I assume you are o.k. if I keep moving to an sfn style of citation. This is an article that can mostly be sourced from books, and sfn gives a convenient way to refer to different pages in the same book. Aymatth2 (talk) 19:09, 18 October 2012 (UTC)


 * You're welcome. I'm not fussy about citation formats so feel free to do as you think best. Warden (talk) 19:15, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

I see this AfD closed with "snow keep". Far more could be added. In the "significance" section I think the Carlyle-Hegel-Marx etc. views need clarification - but somewhere I read that if you think you understand them, that is more than they did themselves. I have a short span of attention though, and am going to move on. Feel free to make any changes and additions you think are needed. It will be interesting the see the DYK reaction. Given the size, it will take a brave reviewer to check it. And given the mood at DYK lately, at least for articles I have been involved with, it is going to face a barrage of criticism. Maybe not. :~) Aymatth2 (talk) 17:58, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

You have more patience than I do; I tend to flag after I've found and linked to a good source. Anyway, I'll make a pass over the current version and help nurse it through DYK. The only problem is likely to be the size of the article now - it is this which intimidates reviewers most, I suppose, as it suggests that there lots of checking work to be done. Anyway, thanks again for your help with this &mdash; you're a gentleman and a scholar. Warden (talk) 17:04, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Idiom dictionary
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 * Might want to check WT:DYK too. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 10:45, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

Colonel Warden, please explain. Idiom_dictionary Tony   (talk)  10:49, 29 May 2013 (UTC)


 * I have commented at Wikipedia talk:Did you know. Warden (talk) 11:18, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

It's probably too late to do anything about it now but Idiom dictionary is currently on the main page in the quirky slot and it has no references in the majority of paragraphs. SagaciousPhil  -  Chat  07:45, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Excuse me, this whole paragraph is unreferenced, yet presents quite specific claims: "The second category of reader is any citizen of the world today who, whether a student or not, finds himself more and more often in the situation of having to speak a language other than his mother tongue. And this person will find a dictionary with illustrations, words and phrases - a modern engravings of technological society; a book which he wants to carry with him (hence it must have a compact format), to leaf through and also to read, dipping into it less to verify a word than to become impregnated with a culture." And just a small point—has anyone checked the gender-neutral guideline? And could we please have a dash, not a crappy hyphen, as the interruptor, as insisted on by CMOS, Oxford, and en.WP's very own house style. Who let this onto the main page??? Tony   (talk)  10:12, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * And that whole paragraph, word for word, is a straight copyvio, is it? (Including the grammatical blooper "engravings".) Tony   (talk)  10:30, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Inserted with this edit. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 10:35, 29 May 2013 (UTC)


 * When I got the DYK notification, I asked User:Drmies to take a look - see here. Being quite busy with other matters, I was wanting further review and improvement and it is good to see this happening. Warden (talk) 11:16, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * No comment on whether it is good to see this happening, but the parts which were written by Warden instead of rescued from the history seem okay. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 11:30, 29 May 2013 (UTC)


 * The webpage which Tony links to above, itself links to our article bilingual dictionary and all its blue-links seem to be wikilinks. My impression is that this might be a case of backwards copying, i.e. they got it from us.  Our article has been around since 2003 and the text in question was mostly started by user:Aristolaos in 2009.  See also User:Aristolaos/Bilingual Dictionary of Idioms. Warden (talk) 11:38, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Good point. Am removing the copyvio tag from the article, it seems such a tag is not needed.... although the referencing issues remain. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 13:01, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * OK, apologies if that's the case. It is often so hard to tell the vector; but I took their own home page as being not a mirror-site of WP: how strange that they should take WP text for it. Could we, then, fix the grammar, the punctuation, the repeated generic male pronoun, and maybe clean up and tighten the general prose? I take it the copyvio tag is no longer needed (ah, it's been removed, fine); please advise if otherwise. Tony   (talk)  13:43, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * I wouldn't exactly say it's strange. I've seen many sites which are not wikipedia mirrors but use text which seems to clearly be from wikipedia to define something. While this particular site is non compliant if they did copy from us, they did keep the wikipedia links. In some cases there's no clear sign at all it came from wikipedia beyond the fact that the text matches exactly some intermediate version of our article that has been developed over time. Nil Einne (talk) 14:05, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

The potential copyvio is relevant for DYK (if it is an issue; judging from the above it looks like you guys have decided there's not copyvio); the other stuff is not. Last I checked, the DYK guidelines only require inline citations on the fact that's going in the hook, not through the whole article. (Guideline #4, "within policy", is I guess a bit open to interpretation anymore.) I'm not saying this is in any way a good article; I'm just saying things like lack of FA/GA-quality inline citations and lack of MoS-compliant punctuation do not in of themselves make an article not qualify for DYK. If there is a consensus that those things should disqualify an article from DYK, then the DYK guidelines should be changed to reflect that. <b class="IPA">r ʨ anaɢ</b> (talk) 13:52, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * The reason I made the initial comment, which seems to have stirred up this hornets nest, is because the DYK supplementary rules require "as a rule of thumb" one inline citation per paragraph, excluding the intro etc - see D2 here, so it was a requirement, and not something I 'just made up' and irrelevant 'other stuff'.  SagaciousPhil   -  Chat  13:59, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Rjanag, those matters I pointed out are just plain, simple quality issues for any text. I think you need to stop banging MOS and FA rules and start thinking about generic quality for DYK. Short and recent does not equal sloppy and unprofessional; this confusion has been at the heart of much tension about DYK for quite a few years. Tony   (talk)  14:04, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Tony, I did not say the article was of high quality. I said that those things are not listed in the DYK rules, and so they can't be haphazardly enforced on whatever DYKs happen to come under your line of fire; if you want to change the rules then go work on changing the rules. I agree that crappy writing is crappy writing, but DYK (at least the last time I looked at the rules) does not require the same level of quality as some other parts of the encyclopedia. Again, if you think DYK should require the same level of quality, then you're welcome to drum up consensus and get the rules changed. This is a really simple concept, I don't know how after so many years you still don't understand it.
 * Sagacious: thanks for pointing out D2, I had forgotten about that. <b class="IPA">r ʨ anaɢ</b> (talk) 14:07, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
 * @rj: Think about it.... The problems seem to be of a rather fundamental nature. I hope you don't mean that because the DYK rules say only the hook needs to be properly sourced, whereas any other claim elsewhere in the article, however potentially contentious, doesn't need to be because there's nothing in the rules about it. That "there only needs to be one citation for a DYK article" seems to be the takeaway here. --  Ohc  ¡digame!¿que pasa? 01:35, 30 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Serious problems like that are covered elsewhere in the rules (e.g., if an unsourced controversial claim is in there, it will run afoul of NPOV and therefore of the DYK guideline relating to "within policy"). As far as I can tell the OP didn't mention anything about controversial claims. I have not read the article so I don't know the details; all I'm saying is that DYK reviewers should not haphazardly apply 'criteria' that aren't listed in the criteria. The example you just gave is covered by the criteria; the examples I was responding to above are not (at least the MoS thing; the one citation per paragraph is, as Sagacious pointed out, covered at least by an 'unofficial' criterion). <b class="IPA">r ʨ anaɢ</b> (talk) 02:33, 30 May 2013 (UTC)
 * While there are some obvious rules to follow, it's not a given that they are observed. Unfortunately for articles of this type/topic area, it's all too common to see what often resembles original research, so sourcing/citations in this subject area would appear to me to need more attention. --  Ohc  ¡digame!¿que pasa? 03:46, 30 May 2013 (UTC)

Iron railing
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James William Middleton
Hi. Just to let you know I am not the one who put the speedy deletion request (that was done by, rather strangely, an unregistered IP); see diff. I also did not play any part in AFDing the article, although it apparently had been deleted previously. I wouldn't want you to think that I did any of that because of our disagreement over the Alice Ward page. Yours, Rms125a@hotmail.com (talk) 12:17, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

The material on googling for his name an "gay" has no place on an BLP talk page. Replace it and you may be blocked.--Scott Mac 16:58, 4 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Your threat and use of admin tools when you are involved seems improper. The discussion in that case related to article content and so was proper.  Your activity seems contrary to policy. Colonel Warden (talk) 17:10, 4 May 2011 (UTC)

Colonel, thanks much for your message regarding my comment in regards to keeping the page about James Middleton, however the link you provided me has this message: "The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page." The TALK page is where I left my opinion. I'm now confused. Where is the right place to make my comment?

Thanks againPrwagner3 (talk) 18:10, 12 May 2011 (UTC)

Another article contributed, thanks Victuallers (talk) 18:03, 13 May 2011 (UTC)

One in three chance this may be some kind of a joke. Bearian (talk) 03:31, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

It mostly just seems to be Mick blowing off steam but I have made a brief comment endorsing your close. Colonel Warden (talk) 11:23, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

John Winter (royalist)
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 * Please revisit; issues remain. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 00:07, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
 * I have updated the nomination. Andrew Davidson (talk) 11:30, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Please stop by again. Thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 05:13, 17 October 2013 (UTC)

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Keith Martin (ophthalmologist)
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Killiechassie
It got 9,958 hits. Andrew (talk) 08:32, 24 May 2014 (UTC)

Ladies' Scottish Climbing Club

 * 1,711 hits. Andrew (talk) 08:35, 24 May 2014 (UTC)

Lens regeneration
Page numbers are generally needed for books. Best Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 06:19, 11 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks for paying attention – it is gratifying to have one's edits read by someone who actually understands them. That diff shows that I am adding page numbers in most cases.  The exception was the book Essential Principles of Phacoemulsification where the statement appeared in a  general blurb/preface.  I have added another citation with a specific page reference.


 * It may help to understand what's being done here. There's a new development in cataract treatment which was recently published in Nature and reported by the BBC.  This seemed a good thing and so I started a stub about lens regeneration and nominated it to appear at WP:ITN, as it's in the news.  The matter is the subject of discussion there where one has to deal with editors who are more familiar with sports and video games.  They want to see more citations and so that's what I'm giving them.  This is arguably the blind leading the blind because none of us are qualified eye doctors but I strive to be the one-eyed man by dint of finding such sources.  I did take a look at the Ophthalmology task force but that doesn't seem to be active.  I also thought of pinging you but didn't want to bother you again, as you're a busy guy.  But now that you're engaged, do please contribute to the discussion.


 * Andrew D. (talk) 06:54, 11 March 2016 (UTC)
 * K will take a look as I catch up on a few things. Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 20:14, 11 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Andrew, Lens regeneration should not exist. OK, please pause and take a breath.  Here is why -  this is based entirely on a primary source and the corresponding hype in the media. There should not even be content anywhere in Wikipedia about this yet.  Please read WP:MEDREV which describes exactly this kind of situation.  Please also read WP:Why MEDRS?.  As an example of the dangers of doing as you have done, please bear in mind that this happened. Then all of this.  At the same time, this.  Then this.  Then this. Terrible.  We actually have a whole article about the scandal now. The mission of WIkipedia is to provide the public with accepted knowledge.  Will you please consent to the deletion of that article? Jytdog (talk) 22:56, 11 March 2016 (UTC)
 * The topic does not depend upon one source. The latest study and trial builds upon other work such as Lens and retina regeneration: transdifferentiation, stem cells and clinical applications (2004) and Lens regeneration in New Zealand albino rabbits after endocapsular cataract extraction (1993).  For an example of a review, as recommended by WP:MEDRS, see Lens regeneration in mammals: a review (2006).  I might have added such material to the article already but I've been quite busy this week.  Any attempt to delete the page in question should first please follow the process described at WP:BEFORE. Andrew D. (talk) 23:30, 11 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Will you please respond to what I wrote? Thanks. Jytdog (talk) 23:45, 11 March 2016 (UTC)
 * I just did. Perhaps the indentation gave a different impression so I have adjusted it. Andrew D. (talk) 23:46, 11 March 2016 (UTC)
 * You did not. Above you describe this as an article about a new treatment and it is not a treatment - it is extremely far from being a treatment. That is where all the hype dramatically misleads people. This particular hyped thing is something that has been explored for (as you note) over ten years, and has still not become a clinical treatment.  And literally every paper is met with hype like the BBC article you originally cited along with the primary source.  You do not seem to be understanding this...  you fell for the hype that WP:MEDREV explicitly warns us against.   Jytdog (talk) 23:54, 11 March 2016 (UTC)

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 * Andrew D., this DYK review has been sitting unanswered for nearly two weeks. Please respond. Thank you. BlueMoonset (talk) 01:38, 8 April 2016 (UTC)
 * Sorry, but I only just noticed this prompt as it has been a busy weekend. Please allow me a couple more days to deal with this. Andrew D. (talk) 23:05, 10 April 2016 (UTC)

Lights of North Shields
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 * Andrew Davidson, please respond soon. I would hate to see the nomination fail because no action was taken. BlueMoonset (talk) 05:52, 9 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the reminder. I'll attend to it this week. Andrew D. (talk) 07:25, 12 September 2016 (UTC)

Lilian Bland
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List of baseball deaths
Please see Did you know nominations/List of baseball deaths and WT:DYK. In short, the page fails the DYK length requirement, but I've asked at WT:DYK if we can make an exception and pass the article. Nyttend (talk) 00:35, 18 October 2013 (UTC)


 * Thanks. I have suggested some ALT hooks. Warden (talk) 11:02, 18 October 2013 (UTC)

Lucy Finch
 Schwede 66  00:01, 9 January 2017 (UTC)

Miriam Griffin
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 * Please see new note on your DYK nomination. Yoninah (talk) 23:13, 6 March 2017 (UTC)

Mifter (talk) 00:02, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

Office of Budget Responsibility
Hi, well done for starting Office for Budget Responsibility. I've expanded it to 1521 characters by my count, and nominated it at DYK. Feel free to suggest a better hook. - Fayenatic (talk) 17:59, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

Paratarsotomus macropalpis
Request you to please complete the review of DYK Paratarsotomus macropalpis. I have addressed the issues to the best of my abilities. QPQ has also been done, Thanks in advance AshLin (talk) 05:55, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for helping out with Paratarsotomus macropalpis. I was stuck without resources. :)

AshLin (talk) 07:46, 21 May 2014 (UTC) <br style="clear: both;"/>

You're welcome. I have updated the DYK nomination with details of the improvements and reckon it's good to go now. Andrew (talk) 12:28, 21 May 2014 (UTC)

It got 11,822 hits. Andrew (talk) 08:29, 24 May 2014 (UTC)

Cool article! I notice that mite is mite-y sparse too! I mite have to get a book out of the library to flesh that one out. Lepidoptera (talk) 22:02, 30 May 2014 (UTC)

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty‎
At the suggestion of Gerda Arendt, I did some expansion on Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, an article you started in 2009, which is now nominated for DYK with you as a co-author. If you want to add more or comment, please feel free!  Sharktopus  <sup style="color:black;">talk 22:22, 20 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Good work in taking this forward. I have added an image now which might help the DYK. Warden (talk) 12:41, 21 September 2011 (UTC)

Queen Elizabeth's corgis
— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:23, 6 October 2012 (UTC)


 * That's a pleasant surprise as I didn't know it had been nominated. Thanks to you and the other DYK folk. Warden (talk) 16:38, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

Queen Victoria's journals
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Renovation of the nuclear weapon arsenal of the USA
Renovation of the nuclear weapon arsenal of the USA is a bit more expanded. Check'em out bro and lead me. - The Herald (here I am) 14:51, 26 January 2015 (UTC)

Ring of Silvianus
Do you think it ought to go up for DYK? It really needs a picture!

Amandajm (talk) 14:38, 3 April 2013 (UTC)

Yes, it seems suitable for DYK. I have added an image. Warden (talk) 15:10, 3 April 2013 (UTC)


 * I have put it up for DYK. Thanks for the image.  I don't think it's clear enough for the front page though!  Cheers! Amandajm (talk) 01:01, 4 April 2013 (UTC)
 * A picture is worth 1000 words and so it seems good that we have one where possible. I may visit the exhibition to see the ring for myself but it's not clear whether photography is permitted and it's usually not easy if the exhibit is in a glass case.  It may be possible to do more with the image that we have.  I cropped it and autoadjusted the brightness and contrast but have no special competence in this.  Here's the original:




 * Warden (talk) 10:55, 4 April 2013 (UTC)

I can send more info and images if you want as I did the original research which the press releases come from. You are also welcome to visit and if you want to contact us here at the Vyne to arrange it you can. I can also provide a couple more references for you but had trouble updating the page myself.

The original Chaloner Chute info is from Chute's History of The Vyne 1888. Paul Corbey Finney wrote an article ' Senicianus Ring' - this is what it was known as before 'The Vyne' Ring. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Archer2711 (talk • contribs) 10:17, 7 April 2013 (UTC)

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

Rock on Top of Another Rock
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 * Please see new note on DYK template. Yoninah (talk) 23:27, 1 July 2014 (UTC)

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 03:02, 5 July 2014 (UTC)

Nice one! Can you add the coordinates? Please put a description in the commons image page of what it is and where it is and categorise it!♦ Dr. Blofeld  08:40, 5 July 2014 (UTC)

BTW, would you or be interested in getting Kensington Gardens up to GA?♦  Dr. Blofeld  08:43, 5 July 2014 (UTC)


 * Kensington Gardens is a big topic but I'll put it on my watchlist and see how it goes. I'm not very adept with coordinates though.  My camera doesn't have GPS so I will have to get familiar with using my phone to record them.  Andrew (talk) 10:12, 5 July 2014 (UTC)


 * A couple of recent GAs, of which Denmark Street is one, have whetted my appetite for some more geography stuff, so I'll see what I can do. I'd quite like to help out with Hyde Park, London and the first thing will be to see if I should fire up a requested move to Hyde Park. Quite like to improve Mersea Island too in time for its annual boat-race. Decisions, decisions. <b style="color:#7F007F">Ritchie333</b> <sup style="color:#7F007F">(talk) <sup style="color:#7F007F">(cont)  11:38, 7 July 2014 (UTC)


 * I too have a growing backlog of places and features that I'd like to write up. For example, I was at Northolt Manor yesterday and see that someone recently started an article about it.  I'd have to 5x that to get it to DYK now.  That's doable but there are higher priorities.  I notice that Rock on Top of Another Rock got over 6000 hits and that's quite good, in my experience.  I'm not sure what worked there -- the picture or the hook.  I must also analyse my DYK stats in my copious free time... Andrew (talk) 12:42, 7 July 2014 (UTC)

Ruislip Woods
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

Sidney Kennon
— Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:06, 28 October 2013 (UTC)

Silly Billy
I'm a big fan of your article. Have you thought of putting it up for a Do You Know? Bob talk 14:17, 21 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks for your kind words - how did you find it so quickly? I did wonder about DYK but I'm never quite sure how to tell whether it's big enough. Colonel Warden (talk) 14:24, 21 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks very much! I can't quite remember why it's on my watchlist. I have a feeling that there used to be a short article about it as a catchphrase (Mike Yarwood, etc) that must have been deleted at some point, and that it used to get a lot of people adding things like "my brother Dave" and so forth! I never knew all that about the Victorian clown, etc, though - very interesting. Bob talk 16:49, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 00:04, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
 * It looks like this article got over 5000 views when it was on the main page, so that was certainly worth doing. Bob talk 15:56, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Yes, it seems to have been my best DYK yet. Colonel Warden (talk) 17:23, 21 August 2010 (UTC)

Soho Pam
PanydThe muffin is not subtle 08:02, 2 April 2013 (UTC)

Spectra (installation)
— Crisco 1492 (talk) 01:51, 9 August 2014 (UTC)

Please do not remove the disputed template again until the dispute is resolved.  LGA <sub style="color:#8B0000;">talk <sup style="margin-left:-4ex"> edits   21:27, 10 August 2014 (UTC)


 * The dispute seems resolved now. Andrew (talk) 11:09, 25 August 2014 (UTC)

St Mungo's (charity)
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Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 14 July 2013 (UTC)

My background, for the last twenty years of the 20th century, was Newtown, Sydney, while it was still a happy mix of old families in grand old lacy terraces, working-class families in two-up-and-two-downs, ethnics of every variety, Greek businessmen whose had prospered and sent their sons and daughters to law school, artists, poets, semi-retired anarchists, bible-college-students, street people and a carillonist.

I was the carillonist, so I belonged to everybody else. When I was happy, everyone for a two-mile radius knew about it. When my boyfriend went back to the Queensland border everyone knew about that too. Likewise, when Australia won the America's Cup, when Cathy Freeman won Gold in the Olympics, and when Vincent Lingiari died on his way to Sydney for the Bicentenary, I made sure that everyone over a two-mile radius knew about it.

The street people in Newtown were the best-fed street people in the world. Little David, who sold the Big Issue, was taken to lunch by someone or other, several days a week. Shop keepers found work for people with mental illness, sweeping the yard or folding the cardboard crates, and paid them in meat pies with tomato sauce, hot chips and cups of tea. There was a camaraderie that accommodated differences. There was a group of unemployed aboriginal men (a.k.a the Newtown Mob) who often hung around outside the community centre. If anything needed sorting out, one only had to ask, and they sorted it. They sorted my disabled brother when he fell and hit the gutter, and took him up to Casualty at the Royal Prince Alfred, whether he wanted it not, cursing and bleeding profusely all the way. Years ago, I tried to edit the Wikipedia page to reflect all this, but came up against a wiki-purist who wouldn't have it that way! I was very sad to leave Newtown!Amandajm (talk) 11:53, 14 July 2013 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the reminiscence. There may be an article in the "Newton mob".  For example, there's quite a bit about them at Demographic Extent of Indigenous Homelessness ... "Newtown is my town. You know that you won’t get hit over the head with a bottle or bashed.”  If only Wikipedia was so friendly... :) Andrew Davidson (talk) 12:28, 14 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Goodonya, Mate!
 * Amandajm (talk) 02:34, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

St Trinnean's School
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 * Thanks. I've responded at the nomination but fluffed the ping there so I'm repeating here too to make sure of notification. Andrew🐉(talk) 11:06, 5 August 2020 (UTC)

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 21 August 2020 (UTC)
 * 7,460 views even though it sadly did not get the picture slot. Andrew🐉(talk) 06:31, 22 August 2020 (UTC)

Stanhope Medal
This sounds good to me,
 * ....that the Stanhope Medal (pictured) for each year's most gallant rescue was established in memory of '''Chandos Scudamore Scudamore Stanhope?
 * The word "established" is NPOV to me.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 16:35, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * . Please make this suggestion at DYK talk or edit the prep yourself. Andrew D. (talk) 16:38, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Looks like somebody did the change already.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 16:45, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * It was done here.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 16:51, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * (edit conflict) I thought it was your suggestion but now I suppose you were endorsing what had been done by Yoninah. It's confusing when several people go at it like this.  And even worse when you get edit conflicts in the hurly burly.  Anyway, the main thing is that you should be happy with the result as you're the one that did the heavy lifting. Andrew D. (talk) 16:53, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes! I know what you are saying on everyone editing on the same thing at the same time = edit conflits!!! Yes = I am happy with the ends results. Glad I didn't have to get in on all that action = even happier for this. Thanks for your help.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 17:01, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes, to clarify = I was endorsing what had been done by Yoninah (talk about confusing).--Doug Coldwell (talk) 17:11, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Actually, I tweaked the wording in the hook when I first opened my computer and checked the queues, before even looking at the animated discussion on the DYK talk page. Now I see that my edit came a few minutes after TRM's revert. Yoninah (talk) 17:51, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * The difference being, of course, that you won't be accused of "tinkering" or "edit warring" to adjust the hook to your own "preference", even though technically that's what happened entirely. Ho hum.  The Rambling Man (talk) 18:53, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Yikes, now two other editors have adjusted the hook "to their own preference", hence edit warring and tinkering. I wonder if the Colonel will make complaints about these two editors?  Or probably not, I get it.  The Rambling Man (talk) 21:27, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
 * I have grumbled previously about Yoninah editing approved hooks in prep but, in this case, his edit was a good correction to another edit. The subsequent edits are a mix too – it is especially entertaining to to see the spelling honor make a reappearance after it was specifically discussed on the nomination page.  This is my general point; that we have a formal nomination and review process which establishes a consensus and verified approval for a hook.  Other editors should not then be making unilateral changes without consultation and discussion.  The discussion which I started at DYK talk was such discussion started per the advice at WP:AVOIDEDITWAR"Once it is clear there is a dispute, avoid relying solely on edit summaries and discuss the matter ... When discussion does not produce a conclusion, bringing wider attention to a dispute can lead to compromise. Consider getting a third opinion or starting a request for comments. Neutral editors aware of the dispute will help curb egregious edits while also building consensus about the dispute."


 * What went wrong there was that the discussion was closed and so now the only forum for discussing the matter seems to be this user talk page. As a process, this is ridiculous but this is Wikipedia where you get what you pay for and so it goes.  See also WP:LIGHTBULB. Andrew D. (talk) 12:06, 22 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Indeed. The "tinkering" at DYK prior to posting is a necessary evil as a result of the lightweight reviews applied to most DYKs promoted to the mainpage.  If the reviews were more comprehensive, and hooks were checked by native English speakers, we'd at least stand a chance.  The Rambling Man (talk) 12:12, 22 July 2016 (UTC)

Surfers Paradise Meter Maids
Hi Colonel Warden! The Surfers Paradise Meter Maids is great - I've never been up to Queensland, (or at least, not on the coast), so I haven't seen them, but I remember them hitting the news a few times. And it does look like Akubra could do with some work - I'll see if I can help. In regards to the RfA, I had no problems at all with your vote - I agree that we should be wary of giving one side in a dispute an advantage, and it was a good reminder never, under any circumstances, to use the tools while involved. So I felt that you were completely right to raise the issue.

I'll see what I can did up for Akubra, and I might be able to find something for the Meter Maids - I have access to the databases of Australian media, so there might be something to help develop it some more. - Bilby (talk) 07:11, 7 June 2013 (UTC)

Glad you liked it. Akubra is on my watchlist too now. See you around... Warden (talk) 08:02, 7 June 2013 (UTC)

Susanna Elm
Hello! Your submission of Susanna Elm at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 15:06, 15 February 2017 (UTC)
 * Please see new note on your DYK nomination. Yoninah (talk) 23:13, 6 March 2017 (UTC)

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 18 March 2017 (UTC)

Tall Jawa
Hello Andrew, I just wanted to thank you for your help yesterday, it is very much appreciated. I have added some links and included the citations as we discussed. I now have to get a picture.I hope I have signed this appropriately, if not, apologies. Nteli78 (Nteli78 (talk) 20:39, 30 March 2014 (UTC)).

Hi Andrew, Apologies for the late reply, this week has been manic. Thank you for the nomination, I think I should be able to have a picture by Thursday afternoon. Would that fit the time frame for the nomination? Hope you've had a good weekend, all the best nteli78(Nteli78 (talk) 18:39, 6 April 2014 (UTC))

Hi Andrew, I am very grateful for the link for the aerial photos. I had the chance to visit the Centre for Oriental Studies here in Amman and I was given some directions as to the location of the site. I found a site, now comparing it to the aerial photographs and to those of Creighton University what I have found seems to be a different site, but still, not too far from Tall Jawa. Hence for me this is both disappointing but exciting at the same time. I would like to find out what that site is. I know I am running out of time here. I am giving myself a deadline until tomorrow afternoon. I will be in touch with you before then to let you know of the outcome, if any. Could I follow the wiki picture tutorial guidance with regards to uploading images?

I will most certainly get in touch with the British Council. All the best, nteli78 (Nteli78 (talk) 14:36, 10 April 2014 (UTC))

Hi Andrew, I 've made an attempt at adding the image. It's there, seems to be in order. Please let me know if any amendments are needed. I also have more images I have taken of the site. If you think it's worth including more images, I would be happy to do it. Hope all is well with you, Athena nteli78 (Nteli78 (talk) 14:41, 12 April 2014 (UTC)).

HJ Mitchell &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?  22:22, 16 April 2014 (UTC) 00:04, 17 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi Andrew, I wanted to thank you for the nomination. The article appears now on the Did you know section and I must say I am really very pleased. I hope you are having a nice Easter break. All the best, Athena, nteli78 (Nteli78 (talk) 06:51, 17 April 2014 (UTC)).

Teletubbies say Eh-oh!
Hello! there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath and respond there as soon as possible.
 * That was Terrakyte. There are now comments from me. Art LaPella (talk) 04:25, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I have done as you suggest. Colonel Warden (talk) 09:59, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

--Dravecky (talk) 09:31, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

A Tragedy of Fashion
The DYK project (nominate) 03:08, 29 June 2013 (UTC)

Averroes's theory of the unity of the intellect
Andrew D., have the most recent edits addressed your concerns about this DYK nomination? Please stop by the nomination template and let us know. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 18:56, 28 July 2018 (UTC)

WikiTribune
Gatoclass (talk) 00:03, 21 May 2017 (UTC)

Why is the bot putting it in the 22 May 2017 section if it's supposed to be in 21 May? wbm1058 (talk) 12:02, 22 May 2017 (UTC)


 * Those sections seem to take their date from the end-date rather than the start date. The article in question was on the main page for most of 21 May then then came off when 22 May started.  Andrew D. (talk) 12:10, 22 May 2017 (UTC)
 * OK, I asked about this at User talk:Shubinator. – wbm1058 (talk) 13:09, 22 May 2017 (UTC)

Will Straw
Good to go, sans the image. See discussion. Thanks, Andrew. NorthAmerica1000 01:59, 14 May 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ Another editor has promoted the dyk . NorthAmerica1000 05:18, 15 May 2014 (UTC)

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

Wine humour
-- Cirt (talk) 18:02, 4 September 2010 (UTC)