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DYK for Venu Chitale
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Proposed deletion of "Called Up Sent Down": The Bevin Boys' War


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DYK for Sydney Simmons
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DYK for Alfredo Frohlich
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DYK for John Harrison Stonehouse
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Proposed deletion of "Called Up Sent Down": The Bevin Boys' War


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DYK nomination of Kalyani Sen
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Nomination of "Called Up Sent Down": The Bevin Boys' War for deletion
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Compliments of the season

 * Thank you.... particularly for Sooty and the princess. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:21, 24 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Sooty and the Princess "This major new work will explore an unknown chapter in the life of the entertainer and its effects on his relationship with Soo." Forthcoming 2023. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:35, 24 December 2022 (UTC)
 * I do not understand Whispyhistory (talk) 20:42, 24 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Good to know that there are some things one can rely on in life. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:24, 24 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Merry Christmas. Philafrenzy (talk) 00:02, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy Holidays text.png Hello Whispyhistory: Enjoy the holiday season&#32;and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 17:26, 25 December 2022 (UTC) Spread the WikiLove; use {{subst:Season's Greetings}} to send this message  CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 17:26, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy New Year!




 Whispyhistory , Thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia, and a Happy New Year to you and yours! CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 22:59, 31 December 2022 (UTC)


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 * Thank you... and to you too. Whispyhistory (talk) 06:56, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Called Up Sent Down: The Bevin Boys' War
-- RoySmith (talk) 12:03, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Charles Wolley-Dod
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DYK for Kalyani Sen
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Concern regarding Draft:G. Tribaut
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"The Silent Crisis"
Might interest you. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:57, 28 January 2023 (UTC)
 * https://microbialcell.com/researcharticles/2020a-kainz-microbial-cell/
 * https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-64402102
 * Interesting... reminded me to complete reading this. I'll have another look at related pages soon. Whispyhistory (talk) 00:44, 29 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Was Underwood's book first published in 2013? Philafrenzy (talk) 08:37, 30 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Check please...Whispyhistory (talk) 17:48, 30 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Makes more sense, although it appears it actually was a Bulletin of the History of Medicine article first. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:23, 30 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Adjusted it...Whispyhistory (talk) 00:39, 31 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Bad news for otters and foxes, and possibly people:
 * https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64474594 Philafrenzy (talk) 12:25, 2 February 2023 (UTC)
 * okay... will have a read and keep in mind. Suggestions for Underwood and clock tower please? Whispyhistory (talk) 03:16, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Margaret Isobel Cooper
BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

Tiff vs. png and jpg
Is tif the best file format for your uploads to Commons? See a discussion here and check your phone settings to see what options you have. Certainly, go for the highest resolution possible, but not so high that the files are difficult to use. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:48, 11 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks... tried again (please check (setting prob.))... do I need to do them all again? Whispyhistory (talk) 15:10, 11 February 2023 (UTC)
 * No, you don't need to do them again. All the formats have their pros and cons. Tif is accepted but produces large files. JPG is much smaller but lossy. PNG seems like a good compromise, although I see most of my uploads are jpg. I need to look at it myself. Philafrenzy (talk) 16:49, 11 February 2023 (UTC)
 * JPEG is fine for photos, but because of the lossy compression is not much use for line diagrams particularly where there is fine detail. Other than the issues with transparent images and the size thing, I've never really seen any disadvantage to TIFF compared to PNG, so I normally go for PNG unless it's a photo.
 * I can't make it to London tomorrow. -- Red rose64 &#x1f339; (talk) 18:52, 11 February 2023 (UTC)
 * And after we arranged some rail disruption just to please you too, with all sorts of unusual detours along little-known branch lines. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:20, 11 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks Redrose64. Please clarify... so which one do I save as (jpg/png etc). Whispyhistory (talk) 01:41, 12 February 2023 (UTC)
 * I use JPEG for a photo (my camera saves photos in JPEG format, most do), SVG for self-drawn vector drawings, PNG for everything else including screenshots. See Special:ListFiles/Redrose64 and c:Special:ListFiles/Redrose64.
 * So, Philafrenzy. was this your fault? Go fetch your JCB at once. -- Red rose64 &#x1f339; (talk) 08:26, 12 February 2023 (UTC)
 * We thought you would enjoy it... There's nothing to talk about in a train journey that goes smoothly, not that that ever actually happens in this country. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:36, 12 February 2023 (UTC)
 * I don't think we should be using jpg if we can avoid it, as some detail is lost permanently and more every time the image is re-saved. It's more suitable for images we are using on a temporary basis that don't matter very much (see here, which is not the case for anything here. But if the only option is tif or jpg, png not being available, then tif may be better after all. It would be worth Whispyhistory also checking the quality settings on their phone to ensure the best quality original is captured when taking the image as that could be a separate setting to the file format. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:48, 12 February 2023 (UTC)
 * This page comes down in favour of PNG and against TIFF and says TIFF is only allowed "as a courtesy". Philafrenzy (talk) 09:18, 12 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks... all crystal clear I think. Whispyhistory (talk) 01:25, 13 February 2023 (UTC)
 * I note the native Paint in Windows and Paint.net (download confusingly not at paint.net) both support opening of TIFF files and saving as PNG and other formats. Philafrenzy (talk) 07:26, 13 February 2023 (UTC)

Something that may interest you?
I noticed that you've done a lot of content work in regards to healthcare related topics. Quite awhile ago, I noticed that iron fortification was a redirect. There's not really any content about it at iron supplement even if it's somewhat related. I think it might be worth its own section (whether it's there, at food fortification, or its own article). If you're not interested, that's okay. I just figured I'd ask in case you were. Clovermoss 🍀 (talk) 23:58, 14 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks for reaching out . I'll keep the topic in mind and have a read on it. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:43, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Bulandshahr; or, Sketches of an Indian district; social, historical and architectural
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DYK for Bathing Ghat, Bulandshahr
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DYK for Russell Court
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Ancestry
That link may be unique to you. Also its UK. Are you aware Ancestry is free here: https://wikipedialibrary.wmflabs.org/users/my_library/ Philafrenzy (talk) 09:38, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I didn't know. Whispyhistory (talk) 09:39, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
 * If I registered as a subscriber, either on co.uk or .com, and then clicked your link, would I see the same result? There was a reason I didn't link the url. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:42, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Also page 2 from the results in the Wikipedia Library version doesn't work. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:44, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Oh..okay .. btw.. which is the parish church, Tooting? Whispyhistory (talk) 09:50, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
 * It said exactly just that, but possibly St Nicholas, Tooting Graveney. BTW, one thing I really like about Ancestry is that you can view the scan of the original document which you can't at the Mormons or Find My Past. Did you know that you have probably been baptised into the Mormon faith as that was the original purpose of their geneological activities, to make more Mormons whether they agreed to it or not. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:08, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
 * More here and here. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:13, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
 * yes..agree, viewing the original document is very useful. I think I have walked past that church many times... would have taken a photo but done already. Good work . Whispyhistory (talk) 17:51, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Well we could always do with a few more and of the interior and any monuments... Philafrenzy (talk) 18:12, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Admiral's Walk
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DYK for E. A. Underwood
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DYK for Bulandshahr: Or, Sketches of an Indian District
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DYK for Clock Tower of Haridwar
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Editor of the Week
User:Girth Summit submitted the following nomination for Editor of the Week:
 * Whispyhistory is a perfect example of what keeps this project running. Drama board regulars will not know her name, but anyone involved in content creation will. She has a staggering 433 (at last count) DYK credits to her name, alongside hundreds of article creations. She is surely a worthy recipient and a fine and quality Wikipedia editor. She is a member of many WikiProjects. This nomination was seconded by user:theleekycauldron and User:Unlimitedlead.

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Thanks again for your efforts! &#8213; Buster7  &#9742;   13:22, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you, , , and ...this is a total surprise and much appreciated. Much credit to , and  and many others. Whispyhistory (talk) 01:02, 16 April 2023 (UTC)
 * No, thank you. Without your diligent work, this site would be in shambles. Shambles, I tell you! Unlimitedlead (talk) 01:18, 16 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Very well deserved. So much content creation, so little drama - what more can one ask for? Edwardx (talk) 14:45, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Editor of the year if you ask me. Proclaim it from the top of the nearest clock tower. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:50, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you... still looking for the tallest one. Whispyhistory (talk) 01:02, 16 April 2023 (UTC)
 * If you're in Oxford tomorrow I'll get the beers in. -- Red rose64 &#x1f339; (talk) 22:07, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately cannot be there. Thank you for all you do Redrose64. Whispyhistory (talk) 01:02, 16 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Belated congratulations from me too - glad to see it was awarded, very much deserved. Girth Summit  (blether)  14:41, 19 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you, very kind of you... it has been a pleasure to edit here and particularly with co-editors above and for medical ones with and . Whispyhistory (talk) 16:02, 19 April 2023 (UTC)
 * The award comes as no surprise, Whispy is the best editor (medical editor) I've known, congrats!--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 16:22, 19 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Well deserved. Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 02:05, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

DYK for William F. Matthews (died 1977)
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WikiProject Med Newsletter - Issue 21
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DYK for Barclays Bank, Enfield
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June 2023
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 * Sure.. Will check and thank you. Whispyhistory (talk) 14:37, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

Sotheran's
Good work. Did you enter and buy a book? If so, were the staff wearing frock coats? Philafrenzy (talk) 08:06, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks.. entered and it is very large. Staff look normal and books are rare so will let you guess costs...didn't buy any. Didn't realise that Oliver Sacks's books go for so much. Whispyhistory (talk) 08:11, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I don't think they do unless they are signed first editions in a fancy London bookshop, or are mistaken for a mink hat. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:26, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I read that excellent book in the 1990s when I was attempting to date a psychology student, who had it on their reading list. was a different psychology student at the same establishment at the same time, but didn't read it until two or three years ago. -- Red rose64 &#x1f339; (talk) 20:28, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Sack's works were essential reading to document in personal statements for those applying for neurology/psychology posts. :) Whispyhistory (talk) 08:22, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I have not read it. All the bookshops I visit are full of hats. Philafrenzy (talk) 11:06, 25 June 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Betty Clements
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Rollback
Apologies for this misclick. —Kusma (talk) 10:59, 13 July 2023 (UTC)
 * No worry, my fault I hastily clicked save before giving an edit summary. Whispyhistory (talk) 11:14, 13 July 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Betty Clements
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Relates to your recent editing

 * https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230706-the-troubling-rise-in-congenital-syphilis Philafrenzy (talk) 12:42, 14 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks.... Will have a think on a dyk... unless you find something. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:52, 14 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Just say that the picture is an "inverted Madonna and Child". As long as they use the picture it can't fail. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:15, 14 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Done...Whispyhistory (talk) 16:32, 15 July 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Barrie Trinder
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DYK for Christopher J. Boes
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DYK for Noel Road
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 * ... thanks for the messge. I will have a look and would be happy to help. I do not understand the application process. Whispyhistory (talk) 08:26, 21 July 2023 (UTC)
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DYK nomination of Annales des Maladies de la Peau et de la Syphilis
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Your draft article, Draft:G. Tribaut


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DYK for Inheritance (Munch)
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DYK for Archives of Dermatological Research
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DYK for Plácido Ramón de Torres
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DYK for Helene Ollendorff Curth
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Today's story is about a great pianist with an unusual career, taking off when he was 50. It's the wedding anniversary of Clara and Robert Schumann, but I was too late with our gift. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:34, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Keith Halnan
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DYK for Liz O'Riordan
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DYK for William Nixon (obstetrician)
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DYK for Thomas Mancuso
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A barnstar for you!

 * Thankyou ... I came across her when reading a book called Lady Doctors, that she judged for a prize. I couldn't think of a space/rocket related hook for her. Hope all is well with you. Whispyhistory (talk) 17:39, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Doreen Virtue
Hi Whispyhistory, hope you're well. I recently reviewed Template:Did you know nominations/Doreen Virtue, nominated by your frequent collaborator, at DYK. There are just a few things to work out before I can approve it, including a QPQ, but I notice Edwardx hasn't edited for a few days. I know the two of you work together a lot on your nominations -- if the subject interests you and you have the opportunity, is there any chance you could take a look at it? Absolutely no issue if you can't, I just think it'd be a shame to close the nomination now. Really appreciate all you do at DYK, and I wish you well. Vaticidalprophet 01:35, 26 October 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you for reaching out ... I will have a look soon. Whispyhistory (talk) 04:34, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Annales des Maladies de la Peau et de la Syphilis
RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 28 October 2023 (UTC)

November Articles for creation backlog drive
 Hello Whispyhistory:

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DYK nomination of Mahasweta Chakraborty
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A barnstar for you!

 * ...Thank you kindly. Monsieur Parrot (Parrot's sign) is missing. Whispyhistory (talk) 15:52, 30 October 2023 (UTC)
 * There is a long obituary of Trevor Hill in today's Telegraph. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:13, 1 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you for that information. I did not know. How sad... he was quite inspiring. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:22, 1 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Incidentally, in case you didn't know, The Telegraph is free daily on Pressreader via most of the London borough libraries electronic resources pages. Philafrenzy (talk) 14:01, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Cyril Edward Sweney


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DYK for Rex v Bourne
theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 00:02, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

DYK for John Snow (public house)
theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 00:03, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

Good job Whispy! I added the coordinates. Feel free to put up your articles on The 10,000 Challenge, WikiProject Asia/The 10,000 Challenge or WikiProject Europe/The 10,000 Challenge♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:57, 8 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you .... I did not know of the these projects and have added myself to some, but not sure if done correctly. Please advise? Whispyhistory (talk) 15:19, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Amrita Shah
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DYK nomination of The Little Girl in Blue
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DYK nomination of Young Girls (painting)
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DYK for John Snow Society
Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 23 November 2023 (UTC)

Nothing to see here, move on
I hope this is nothing. I learned today that you are well-known at the Apothecaries. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:12, 23 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Good to get the news from you. A lot of coughs and colds at moment... need to be mindful on antibiotic prescribing. With regards to other point... reminds me of this landmark court case. Whispyhistory (talk) 06:01, 24 November 2023 (UTC)

Background Bob
See this. He died recently. I think he is notable enough but please check. I am currently very busy. Would you like to make an article on him? Nizil (talk) 09:30, 25 November 2023 (UTC)
 * ... sure, will have a look. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:18, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Eve (nightclub)
RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 27 November 2023 (UTC)

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DYK for Helen O'Brien
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DYK for Mahasweta Chakraborty
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DYK for Julie Cliff
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DYK for Noah (Background Bob)
Valereee (talk) 00:02, 11 December 2023 (UTC)

New pages patrol January 2024 Backlog drive
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 02:11, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

December greetings
Thank you for your thorough article writing, in process! - Today, I have a special story to tell, of the works of a musician born 300 years ago. - I wish you a good festive season and a peaceful New Year! -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:23, 22 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you ... Wishing you all the best too. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:10, 22 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy Holiday!

 * Thank you ... Seasons greetings to you too. It has been an honour to work with you. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:21, 19 December 2023 (UTC)
 * it has been a greater honor to work with you, may the coming year bring all your wishes, Ozzie--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 23:30, 22 December 2023 (UTC)

Voting for the WikiProject Military History newcomer of the year and military historian of the year awards for 2023 is now open!
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Seasons Greetings

 * ... Best wishes to you too. Whispyhistory (talk) 06:31, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Merry Christmas
Is an appendix in a book named after the appendix in the human body or vice versa? They are both something of an afterthought. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:22, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * I think they're both from the same Latin root, see appendix. -- Red rose64 &#x1F98C; (talk) 20:39, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * If I remove the appendix from the book with a sharp knife, will it be an appendectomy? Philafrenzy (talk) 21:11, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Hope you both had a good day yesterday. I usually say "appendicectomy", and recommend scissors if dissecting from a book. Thank you for all your help too. Could you check if the recent list I am doing is being done correctly please? Are all railway stations notable? What determines if an actor is notable? Is it enough that they have main roles in several notable films/series? Whispyhistory (talk) 06:44, 26 December 2023 (UTC)
 * All railway stations were notable, but an RfC in 2019 stamped on that. I've not created any railway station articles since then. -- Red rose64 &#x1F98C; (talk) 10:05, 26 December 2023 (UTC)
 * I was thinking of Bulandshahr railway station. Can you advise please... happy to leave it alone otherwise. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:29, 26 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Have a look at some of the pages in . If you can make an article of similar size/quality, it should survive for a while. -- Red rose64 &#x1F98C; (talk) 23:40, 26 December 2023 (UTC)
 * List looks OK to me. For actors see WP:NACTOR, but actors may also be notable on general principles in the same way as anyone else under WP:BASIC. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:03, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thank you kindly. I enjoyed writing that one, and there is lovely account of her in Trevor Hill's book. Whispyhistory (talk) 13:39, 28 December 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Tara Devi of Kapurthala
Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 28 December 2023 (UTC) GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:28, 29 December 2023 (UTC)