The management of the quay walls and bridges has lagged behind in recent decades because it was not given the political priority it deserves and it is not a sexy topic, says Dijksma.

Bernard Clark and Ethel were seated side by side on a costly sofa gazing abstractly at the parting guest.

With regard to the presence of opium in ale, it appears to form a very deleterious adulterant;

Into the gnarled uncontrolled hand swaying over the bunk the dog laid his paw.