(I hope I am not keeping you too long). 1994 Preview SONG TIME The Future Must Be Ours. I’m really proud to be helping my community. The SEA is calling on organisations to support the campaign by providing their logo for a letter to BEIS minister Claire Perry. To make Britain a fit country for heroes to live in." Through an election the nation needs to make it clear it is behind it’s ministers and government. Philip Art 6,835 views When there are any signs of exhaustion bring the people back to the old Motherland and the old life of Britain flows through them and they become strong. Comp - Country Fit For Heroes 2 LP Puke N Vomit Records. If we bring the population back to the land it relieves the pressures on the labour market, but still more it sustains the labour market. Well once again we have a housing crisis; young people with nowhere affordable to live and a severe lack of good quality homes. No windows, scaffolding and the plaster off. We all feel that these heroic men have made a new world possible, and they are entitled to full share of its gladness. The construction industry has consolidated meaning that 8 to 10 large building companies now dominate housing supply. By the end we will have clocked up a combined total of 365kms! The problem has got to be undertaken in a way that has never been undertaken before, as a great national charge and duty. Our work is not over yet – the work of the nation, the work of the people, the work of those who sacrificed. To make Britain a fit country for heroes to live in,” he continued. I have lived a great many of my years in Wales. Still the dramatic incidents of Thursday last when the German fleet came to the North of Scotland is something that thrills us with pride. Today the freedom of the world owes everything to the daring, to the tenacity and to the valour of the men of the British Navy. Repressed for the first time since being released in 83, Puke n Vomit is releasing both volumes of what are now considered essential slices of 82 UK/PUNK/Oi! Add to My Collection. He devoted his energies to social reforms and also played a key role in propelling Winston Churchill to power during the Second World War. The UK’s first Minister of Health was a medical man of some repute. "The desire to see him in the flesh was incredible. Human material. “Homes”, and not just houses; “fit”, implying built to a standard; and “heroes”, giving a sense of gratitude and deserving. Otherwise you will develop another set of slums. There must be a scheme for re-settling returned soldiers and sailors. There is hardly one material placed by Providence in this country which is as much wasted as human life and human strength and human intellect – the most irreparable material of all. The timeless words of David Lloyd George, delivered in front of a packed crowd in the Black Country just days after the end of the First World War. There is another thing the great war has shown. The greatness of the triumph we can not estimate now. So let us in these coming years show that Britain is not yet exhausted of it patriotism, and then you will see the affection for the old country well-up from the depth of our nature to fructify and enrich the land with the love of her children. But in spite of this we increased the area of agriculture by four million acres. COTTAGES AND AN ACRE FOR FIGHTERS. Historian Tom Larkin, 88, describes Lloyd George's visit as the most significant 48 hours in the history of the Black Country. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It made housing a national responsibility, and local authorities were given the task of developing new housing and rented accommodation where it was needed by working people. When you saw the 30 year accumulation of such dangerous conspiracy, steaming into a British harbour and lowering its flag to the British Fleet, it was something to be proud of. Patriotism is the common inheritance and virtue of all. By a great combined effort. How can soldiers be settled on the land. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2020 Pink Vinyl release of A Country Fit For Heroes on Discogs. N2 - In this article Steve Illingworth explores the conditions for returning British servicemen at the end of the First World War in relation to the promise by Prime Minister Lloyd George about creating ‘a fit country for heroes’. Tomorrow it is host for the 12th time. "There was a great deal of pride around the region that he chose Wolverhampton to deliver such an important speech, although nobody is quite sure why he chose to come here. This expectation was raised by a speech by Lloyd George the day after the armistice where, amongst other promises, he said there would be “homes fit for heroes”. 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Speech at Wolverhampton, Nov. 23, 1918, quoted in The Times, Nov. 25, 1918. Item information. You must have proper supplies of fertilisers which I contend the Government should be responsible for. It is too much to leave it to the municipality. Don’t let us waste this victory merely in ringing joybells.”. Shop A Country Fit for Heroes Vol.1 & 2. We do not want that. “Homes”, and not just houses; “fit”, implying built to a standard; and “heroes”, giving a sense of gratitude and deserving. My lords, ladies and gentlemen, we have just emerged from a great peril, we have emerged triumphantly. A Country Fit for Heroes. at … How was that done? VARIOUS A Country Fit For Heroes Volume 2 £ 15.00 Official US repress for this 1983 No Future UK comp, 12 more cuts of prime UK Punk/Oi! The dauntless courage which they have displayed during the last four and half years, the human courage, the human endurance. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2020 Clear Splatter Vinyl release of A Country Fit For Heroes on Discogs. Dreams never meet reality and what Lloyd George actually said was “Habitations fit for the heroes who have Posts: 189 A Country Fit for Heroes. It is simply bad government. Golf: 122nd Open: A seaside course fit for heroes and villains: Royal St George's held the first Open to be contested outside Scotland in 1894. Slums were not, and are not, intended for the men who have won this great war. This is not a time for boasting. A pile of bricks; but there is no roof. Churchill, incidentally, had graced the Grand Theatre stage nine years before Lloyd George, addressing the Budget League. I have been there at the door of the furnace and that is nothing. To make Britain a fit country for heroes to live in. I think it was one of the truest things said about our triumph. Never has the supremacy of our Navy been challenged so resolutely and by such insidious means and never has its triumph been so complete. Building new homes was therefore an important part of building social cohesion. Let us finish the task together. That ought to be an essential feature of the new Britain. I cannot think what these men have gone through. If, as Mr Lloyd George said on Saturday, our task is “to make Britain a fit country for heroes to live in”, this cannot be done except by a united people. We want England to be fit for such men to live in. Sadly, Lloyd George's bold vision never came to fruition, and years of low wages, poor housing conditions and unemployment followed. Select Your Cookie Preferences. Y1 - 2018/8/23. But it will take time to work out some of these plans I have laid down. He resigned as Prime Minister in 1922, but remained active in politics. It saved it time and again when freedom was in peril in the days of Napoleon. Email: info@sustainableenergyassociation.com “What is our task? Posts: 189 A Country Fit for Heroes. I am not using the word heroes in the spirit of boastfulness, but in the humble recognition of facts. But it must be done systematically, intelligently. So the great agricultural policy is a great industrial policy. You need to have a parliament that is determined to see the thing through, that will not take heed of the carping and nagging but will see the task done. Repressed for the first time since being released in 82, Puke n Vomit is releasing both volumes of what are now considered essential slices of 82 UK/PUNK/Oi! I have been there at the door of the furnace and witnessed it, but that is not being in it, and I saw them march into the furnace. I now feel ashamed to be British. There are millions that are below par. The houses built today should be around for the next 100 years, so we need to ensure they have minimal impact on the environment and health. Let us keep this as long as we can. This makes Government intervention via regulation and mandatory standards more important than ever. In Germany and France great towns like this would certainly be in communication with the main waterways that carry goods to the sea and from the sea. Under great difficulty, because thousands of our best agricultural labourers had gone to the front, many of the farmer’s sons and farmers themselves, and the soil had been impoverished of its best labour and we had to increase cultivation of land with reduced labour. Why is it desolate and a wilderness? There’s still so much to face, although once we’re through this – I’m determined to make sure our country isn’t just fit for heroes but supports those heroes – our key workers – who have kept us going through all this. I am not using the word "heroes" in any spirit of boastfulness, but in the spirit of humble recognition of the fact. The stateliest homes on earth today are often the most desolate at this hour. It is it a place to grow strong men. Some are good and some not so good, just like the rest of us – therefore the housing of the people must be a national concern, and must be undertaken as such. There will necessarily be some dislocation of the labour market. Homes Fit For Heroes and the Addison Act. Thread Tools Search this Thread 4th Sep 2008, 08:16 #1 skippedonce. Reply Subscribe . Let us work together first. Join Date: Mar 2007. War had created an intractable housing dilemma; the cost of building had risen dramatically and at the same time there was an urgent shortage of housing. After the trauma of the First World War, those returning home required jobs and homes for their families. So you need a parliament that will take no heed of the criticism, either inside the house or in the press. The odds are stacked too far in favour of the dominant builders particularly given that they do not suffer when houses they have sold are subsequently not affordable to live in. Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) provide information about the energy efficiency of a home with Band A indicating the most energy-efficient homes. Records have just released an exhaustive four CD boxset entitled "No Future Complete Singles Collection: The Sound Of UK82," containing all the No Future Records singles and both volumes of the "A Country Fit For Heroes" compilation albums. “There are millions of men who will come back. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. The SEA has been campaigning for buildings to be brought up to EPC Band C. including many exclusive and rare early demo versions of tracks from well known bands such as PATROL, MANIA, GOVERNMENT LIES, ON PAROLE, ABH, CRIMINAL DAMAGE, CADAVEROUS CLAN, IMPACT and INTENSIVE CARE. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2020 Green Vinyl release of A Country Fit For Heroes on Discogs. The first reason for this is there has been a complete arrest of emigration, and the second and more important reason is that you have a large number of women who for the first time have come into active productive work in our industries, and very excellent work they have done. During the 1918 General Election campaign, Lloyd George promised comprehensive reforms to deal with poor education, housing, health and transport… ‘a land fit for heroes’. The time has come when we must act courageously. There has been no distinction of rank, no difference of creed or faith, of state or condition of life. Location: EU Land. "He clearly had a lot of respect for the Black Country, and my own view is that he believed that his political survival – and Britain's success in the War – was largely down to the hard work of people from these parts in the munitions factories. We were pleased that the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy reflected these asks, stating “We want all fuel poor homes to be upgraded to EPC Band C by 2030 and our aspiration is for as many homes as possible to be EPC band C by 2035 where practical, cost-effective and affordable.”  The government’s aspirations are encouraging but as history shows commitments fluctuate with both the economic and the political climate. So when he visited Wolverhampton just 11 days later, he was widely considered to be a national hero. AU - Illingworth, Steve. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. V/A - A Country Fit For Heroes 1&2 1994 A very cool re-release is this pretty round disc and both records were originally released in 1982 and 1983 by the legendary short-lived English label No Future Records and we all know the classics. It has the same soil and the same river flows through it. The Navy of Britain saved freedom of conscience in the days of Elizabeth, when it was challenged by a gross and mighty Empire. Trade, commerce and industry all suffer through the absence of a vigorous community. Condition: Very Good Sustainable Energy Association If you would like to support the campaign, please contact: lesley.rudd@sustainableenergyassociation.com. Can anyone live in a place like this? To this triumph all classes of the people have contributed. The appalling waste of human material in this country. Country Fit for Heroes, A - Volume 1 and 2 CD (2002) FREE Shipping, Save £s. Is this not a holy mess?” That is what you say about every building that is half way through. A Coalition Government seems to be the only possible one in the circumstances, but the course pursued by Mr Lloyd George and Mr Bonar Law, in making an official selection of Coalition candidates, seems only too likely to result in the return of the … David Lloyd George (Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor) 1863-1945. Shop Country Fit for Heroes. Our work seeks to align the interests of business, politicians and consumers to make this a reality. I know it from both sides. Dreams never meet reality and what Lloyd George actually said was “Habitations fit for the heroes who have won the war”, which is a … Let us deal with one point affecting housing conditions. What we have to take care of during the period of dislocation there is no privation. Scroll down for the full text of DLG's speech. Thread Tools Search this Thread 4th Sep 2008, 08:16 #1 skippedonce. Join Date: Mar 2007. Although re-elected he remained dependent upon the coalition with the Conservatives, who … In late 1918 while the British public was celebrating victory on the battlefield the authorities were already turning their attention to a problem much closer to home; housing the masses. To make Britain a fit country for heroes to live in.”. On the other hand, the country realises in a way that it never did before, how much it owes to the citizens who dwell in the humblest of homes. Never has its men and its leaders shown greater skills, greater resources, greater daring, greater efficiency and higher qualifications of seamanship. A systematic effort must be made to bring the people back to the land. Select Your Cookie Preferences. I believe it is possible to provide remuneration work for all. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2020 Purple Vinyl release of A Country Fit For Heroes (Volume 2) on Discogs. There have been lives lost in this war, millions of men have been maimed, but believe me there are more lives being lost and maimed through the atrocious social conditions that prevail, than through the terrors of this war. It is interesting to note that the Act’s author, Dr Christopher Addison, was Minister for Health – so even 100 years ago the link between a healthy workforce and good quality housing was recognised. The difficulties of carrying it through are enormous. “Homes fit for heroes” hit the mark. The touch of the soil invigorates and reinforces the people. V/A - A Country Fit For Heroes 1&2 1994 A very cool re-release is this pretty round disc and both records were originally released in 1982 and 1983 by the legendary short-lived English label No Future Records and we all know the classics. At one time a great Empire with a population of millions, it is now desolate and a wilderness. If we could do that with reduced labour, what could we do with the men back on the land. 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