About Clay Lane
Our national tradition of plain speaking is under attack by powerful enemies.
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About Clay Lane
9 articles
Meet our inspiration NL Clay, discover Straightforward English, find out why St George is our Patron Saint, and learn how to get in touch with the editor.
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About NL Clay
A quick look at NL Clay, a Yorkshire schoolmaster whose work and vision inspired this website.
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Straightforward English
NL Clay warns that freedom and democracy will have little meaning unless the public can talk back to their governors.
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Question More
NL Clay urges us not to put too much faith in the judgment of experts, as it is bad for us and bad for the experts.
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Our Patron, St George
St George, and why he makes a good Patron for England and for Clay Lane.
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Clay Lane in Quotations
A selection of quotations painting a picture of what Clay Lane is about.
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Contact
You’re very welcome to get in touch with me to talk about any aspect of Clay Lane.
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Privacy Policy
Find out how we handle your data on Clay Lane.
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Terms of Service
A short guide to using Clay Lane in the spirit in which it is intended.
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