I used to be shocked to learn that rugby soccer was invented on the Rugby College in 1823 (letter, 20 June) when the Cornish we all know in Cornwall invented it. The “hurling to spherical” was described by Richard Carew in 1602. It’s a precursor to rugby, with equal numbers on every staff, “tackling the ball” when dealt and never allowed to maneuver.
Sally H Smith
Redruth, Cornwall
The query within the title of Jonathan Friedland (Britain has a call to resolve: the rule of Boris Johnson – or the rule of legislation?, 17 June) echoes a query following the mendacity, adultery and homicide of her sister, King Lear’s daughter, Goneril. does. His reply? “The legal guidelines are mine, not yours. Who cannot arrest me?” Solely homicide to go.
bee hepworth
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
As a pensioner attributable to obtain inflation-linked development subsequent 12 months (Brexit is making price of dwelling disaster worse, new examine claims, June 22), I will actually attempt to justify it with productiveness positive factors. . I promise to learn my day by day Guardian even quicker.
Paul Collins
gross sales, Higher Manchester
Sorry, Judith Eddy (Letters, June 21), however at 87, to my horror, I’ve simply balanced a minute and a half on every leg. Please, please do not let me reside to 150.
Pam Devonaldi
Louth, Lincolnshire
The print model (G2, June 21) claims to have 15 penguin-related phrases in your wordsearch. I couldn’t discover “e-book” or “biscuit”.
Liz Fuller
London