Between 1972 and 1977 Somerset were captained by the inspirational and combative Brian Close, whose influence on Ian Botham was considerable.

And whosoever could now joyne us together, and eagerly flesh all our people to a common enterprise, we should make our ancient military name and chivalrous credit to flourish againe.

Known in Mandarin as zouhun, or walking marriage, tiesese is an alternative to matrimony in which men visit women at night to fulfill the need for procreation and sexual gratification.

Gale day - the day on which rent or interest is due.