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DYK for Bourton-on-the-Water model village

On 1 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bourton-on-the-Water model village, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bourton-on-the-Water model village contains a scale model of a model of a model of a model village? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bourton-on-the-Water model village. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bourton-on-the-Water model village), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 1 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

This is honestly the best DYK I've seen for months. Brilliant. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 10:12, 1 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks so much The Rambling Man, always encouraging to receive such feedback! - Dumelow (talk)

Administrators' newsletter – July 2021

News and updates for administrators from the past month (July 2021).

Guideline and policy news

  • An RfC is open to add a delay of one week from nomination to deletion for G13 speedy deletions.

Technical news

  • Last week all wikis were very slow or not accessible for 30 minutes. This was due to server lag caused by regenerating dynamic lists on the Russian Wikinews after a large bulk import. (T287380)

Arbitration

Miscellaneous

Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:18, 1 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Economy coffin

On 3 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Economy coffin, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, caused outrage in 1784 when he ordered that people be buried naked in reusable coffins (example pictured) from which the body fell into the grave via a trapdoor? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Economy coffin. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Economy coffin), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 3 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, congratulations on it making it onto the hall of fame for lead images at WP:STATS. The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 08:50, 21 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks The C of E. Macabre hooks always do well, don't they! - Dumelow (talk) 05:50, 22 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Donald R. Morris

On 5 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Donald R. Morris, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Donald R. Morris wrote most of The Washing of the Spears, his history of the Anglo-Zulu War, during a five-year CIA posting to Berlin at the time of the construction of the Berlin Wall? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Donald R. Morris. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Donald R. Morris), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 5 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Pickersgill-Cunliffe -- Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:41, 6 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet

The article Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Pickersgill-Cunliffe -- Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 12:21, 7 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Military reserve forces of Saint Helena

On 9 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Military reserve forces of Saint Helena, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the St Helena Local Militia led the 1840 procession of Napoleon's body after its disinterment from his tomb on the island? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Military reserve forces of Saint Helena. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Military reserve forces of Saint Helena), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:03, 9 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for James Rorke

On 10 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article James Rorke, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Natal frontier trader James Rorke specified that he be buried under three feet (0.9 m) of concrete because he feared Zulu graverobbers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Rorke. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, James Rorke), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Thomas H. Branch

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Thomas H. Branch you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Indy beetle -- Indy beetle (talk) 05:21, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Mustankallio water tower

On 11 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mustankallio water tower, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Mustankallio water tower (pictured) contains a sauna? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mustankallio water tower. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Mustankallio water tower), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Schwede66 12:02, 11 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Thomas H. Branch

The article Thomas H. Branch you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Thomas H. Branch for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Indy beetle -- Indy beetle (talk) 21:01, 11 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Dame Paulet's Almshouses

On 13 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dame Paulet's Almshouses, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an inscription above the 16th-century doorway of the Dame Paulet's Almshouses reads "No Domi Ni" instead of "Anno Domini" because the original was misread by a stonemason during a 1930s restoration? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dame Paulet almshouse. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Dame Paulet's Almshouses), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 13 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Uganda Volunteer Reserve

The Africa Barnstar
Great job on Uganda Volunteer Reserve! A very high quality work. -Indy beetle (talk) 22:19, 14 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Indy beetle. Feedback (positive or negative!) always appreciated. I was a little disappointed not to find more sources or anything discussing the unit's Second World War incarnation further but I'll keep my eyes open - Dumelow (talk) 10:07, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Newell Snow Booth

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Newell Snow Booth you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Whiteguru -- Whiteguru (talk) 06:41, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

  • The Good Article review is complete, and it has failed the GA critera, particularly in the area of verifiability and reliable sources. References 1 and 2 were cited frequently, and there were no inline citations nor notes to verify or validate the information placed in the article. Reference 1 is not accessible, and Reference 2 is difficult to read in places.
  • You may renominate the article after adding your edits. You may use more sources and where the reader cannot directly access the reference, provide notes or footnotes. This will go a long way to providing corrections for this particular issue. Go well. --Whiteguru (talk) 07:55, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for reviewing Whiteguru. I am somewhat disappointed that this received a hard fail on review. I have never been asked to provide footnotes (I presume excerpts of text?) from published works, in any of my previous 44 GAs and 5 FAs. I appreciate my citing of ref2 was a little deficient; I've since added page numbers and will look to see if I can improve the referencing here further as the cited work is a collection of documents - Dumelow (talk) 08:16, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Newell Snow Booth

The article Newell Snow Booth you nominated as a good article has failed ; see Talk:Newell Snow Booth for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of the article. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Whiteguru -- Whiteguru (talk) 08:02, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Pierre David (mayor)

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Pierre David (mayor) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kavyansh.Singh -- Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 10:01, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Albert shako

On 15 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Albert shako, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the Crimean War, a colonel complained about his "abominable Albert [shako]" (example pictured), upon whose leather top "a man may fry his ration beef at mid-day in this climate"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Albert shako. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Albert shako), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Pierre David (mayor)

The article Pierre David (mayor) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Pierre David (mayor) for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kavyansh.Singh -- Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 12:41, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Alexander Lindsay (East India Company officer)

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Alexander Lindsay (East India Company officer) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Pickersgill-Cunliffe -- Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:01, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for John Woollett

On 16 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Woollett, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that former British Army Commando major-general John Woollett later became a planning inspector? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Woollett. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John Woollett), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 16 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Rear-Admiral Victor Alexander Montagu

Hi Dumelow. I'm going to make a start on this chap today, he was a first-class cricketer, but is far more notable as a rear-admiral in the navy. Just giving you a heads up if you would like to contribute to this article. Cheers, StickyWicket (talk) 10:51, 16 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi StickyWicket, thanks for the heads up and apologies for late response (been a bit busy recently). Looks like an interesting chap, I'll take a look to see if I can add anything in the next few days. All the best - Dumelow (talk) 18:14, 18 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Dumelow. Thanks, look forward to your contributions. Certainly a far more interesting chap than I first thought! StickyWicket (talk) 20:34, 19 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
StickyWicket, I had a look but couldn't find much more to add except a few pictures and an interesting letter form his later lift. Great article - Dumelow (talk) 06:47, 20 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
@Dumelow:. Apologies for the late reply, I moved house on Friday and haven't had any internet (or that much signal) until today! Thanks for adding that info, much appreciated. The article is looking really good now. I'm going to add a few more things about the Indian Mutiny and then will likely put it up for a DYK. Thanks again :) StickyWicket (talk) 19:08, 25 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I think I've expanded the Indian Mutiny section as much as I can without going OTT on the details of every engagement. Would be nice to try and get a GA for this, but I think the large reliance on one source will mean that might be difficult. StickyWicket (talk) 22:47, 25 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Alexander Gordon (brewer)

On 16 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alexander Gordon (brewer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that brewer Alexander Gordon paid to build the Polhollick Bridge in Aberdeenshire in 1892 after witnessing a drowning incident at the ferry crossing? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alexander Gordon (brewer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Alexander Gordon (brewer)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—valereee (talk) 12:03, 16 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Polhollick Bridge

On 16 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Polhollick Bridge, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that brewer Alexander Gordon paid to build the Polhollick Bridge in Aberdeenshire in 1892 after witnessing a drowning incident at the ferry crossing? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alexander Gordon (brewer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Polhollick Bridge), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—valereee (talk) 12:03, 16 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Pierre David (mayor)

The article Pierre David (mayor) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Pierre David (mayor) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Kavyansh.Singh -- Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 18:01, 16 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Keith Foulger

On 17 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Keith Foulger, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that part of Keith Foulger's job was to make sure the front and back ends of Britain's first nuclear submarine fitted together? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Keith Foulger. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Keith Foulger), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 17 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

"would use the same" - same what? reactor? When you created the lede you shaved too closely. Shenme (talk) 00:17, 17 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Oops, well spotted Shenme. Looks like someone's fixed it - Dumelow (talk) 05:33, 17 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Punch Bowl Inn, Lancashire

On 20 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Punch Bowl Inn, Lancashire, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that some claim a Punch Bowl in Lancashire is haunted? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Punch Bowl Inn, Hurst Green. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Punch Bowl Inn, Lancashire), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:03, 20 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Max Vernon (police officer)

On 21 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Max Vernon (police officer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that police negotiator Max Vernon told the actor portraying him in 6 Days that "you've been wrongly cast. You're two inches shorter than me and I have more hair"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Max Vernon (police officer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Max Vernon (police officer)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde (Talk) 12:02, 21 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Leslie Innes Jacques

On 22 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leslie Innes Jacques, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Royal Engineers officer Leslie Innes Jacques won the Military Cross for constructing a bridge under heavy fire during the Hundred Days Offensive in 1918? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leslie Innes Jacques. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Leslie Innes Jacques), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 22 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for First shot memorial

On 22 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article First shot memorial, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that on this day in 1914, Drummer Edward Thomas fired the first shot by British forces in Europe since the Waterloo campaign in 1815? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/First shot memorial. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, First shot memorial), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 22 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Whitesmith maze

On 22 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Whitesmith maze, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a willow maze in Sussex, England, planted in the shape of a quotation from the Bible in the 1990s, only came to wider notice when it was spotted on Google Earth in 2013? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jesus maze. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Whitesmith maze), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 22 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Hedgehog Flavour Crisps

On 24 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hedgehog Flavour Crisps, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the manufacturers of Hedgehog Flavour Crisps were taken to court under the Trade Descriptions Act as they did not contain actual hedgehog? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hedgehog flavour crisps. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hedgehog Flavour Crisps), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 24 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

FYI, I created hedgehog flavoured as an {{R with possibilities}} back in 2009. It then needed defending in 2020. It is good to see the possibilities now take shape – well done. What we need now is a good picture... Andrew🐉(talk) 08:02, 24 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Route Trident page revert/edit improved as requested

Hi Dumelow, Thanks for reviewing my activity. Please see revised edit/revert with source material as you requested and please refer to the comments and source material on my talk page.YSchary (talk) 09:29, 26 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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