Honour
From the Desk of #1PG – Picking up the Gauntlet
In Medieval times, within its rules of courtly and chivalric behaviour, honour was paramount and a knight would throw to the ground his gauntlet (a metal glove from his armour), to lay down a challenge to a rival, an enemy or someone who had affronted him. This was a... read more
A Gentleman in Japan – PG visits Tokyo
As our plane descended onto a lush green landscape spreading out beneath a grey misty sky, it was easy to believe that we had flown six thousand miles only to land back in English countryside. However, I was actually arriving in Narita, Tokyo’s main airport, and about... read more
A Guide to the Perfect Gentleman’s Manifesto – Honour
“A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.” Baltasar Gracian Honour is that concept that falls into the mists of history and does not seem to raise its head in the modern world so much. When we talk of honour now we tend to think... read moreAbout Zach
