I suppose there was Richmond in Yorkshire and York itself - but I can't think of anywhere else that she actually dared to go announced - outside of the home counties.

I remember one weekend i was down in Looe and thanks to her accomodation of our Euro partners - every fishing boat in the harbour was in the hands of the bank manager. cornwall is Lib Dem country of course. She took care of the constituencies that took care of her.

Scargill is perceived as dim and uncomprehending. Thatcher as clever and evil.

I think that's probably right. Scargill - Prince Rupert, or the Earl of Stafford and Thatcher - The Witchfinder General. I think that's how histories of the period will work out.