Miscellaneous

A Selection of Historical Limericks

I've lovingly created a selection of limericks about notable, but not necessarily famous, historical personages. You can look them all up on Wikipedia, if you want! Exact historical accuracy may have been compromised for the sake of rhyme, metre, or humour...
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The War - Legless

“There’s no fuel,” Ivan said, when I tried to get petrol for my car. “How can there be no fuel,” I said. “This is Russia, oil is all Russia has.”...

Michael McStay

He was a talented British actor who has passed away. He was ninety-two and his name was Michael McStay. During Michael's school days, everybody...

Turning.

I remember well when Princess Diana died, she was known all around the world, she was the most photographed woman at the time of her death. My...
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Nora O'Brien

Debbie was surprised to find a policeman outside when she opened the door. “Hello,” she said. “Can I help you?” “Are you Nora O’Brien?” the officer...
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Sedimentary

I've come to the sea to ask, again, for permission. It grants it as a grey tide rises around the open hearts of shells and bitter sharks' purses. The...
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The War - Alone

I was separated from my unit. I was all alone in a war zone and the only way back to safety was along a road used by both sides. And so I walked. I...
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Baron Von Ernest and the Brotchen Schwestern

Blaring trumpets marked the arrival of the Baron von Ernest. The townsfolk rushed out of their houses to greet the great ruler, the Mayor ran...
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The War - It's Party Time

“All clear Boris?” “All clear Nkita. The bloody fascist cowards have all fled. And look,” he opened a wooden cabinet at the side of the room. “They...