Reiterating as much for myself as for others that for the next several months I shall be working on three articles, Mandell Creighton, Company rule in India, and History of English grammars that have been on my backburner for too long. My time for all other activities on Wikipedia will be severely restricted. Fowler&fowler«Talk» 02:07, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the sea-shore and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.
The sayings of Charles Darwin
Seen in our backyard and beyond: (a) Starlings in a salt marsh (b) Bumblebee on dogwood blossoms (c) Deer browsing (d) Coyote departing (e) Turkeys foraging (f) Ladybug lapping milk (g) Rabbit browsing (h) Juvenile hawk learning to hunt "We behold the face of nature bright with gladness, we often see superabundance of food; we do not see, or we forget, that the birds which are idly singing round us mostly live on insects or seeds, and are thus constantly destroying life; or we forget how largely these songstress, or their eggs, or their nestlings, are destroyed by birds and beasts of prey; we do not always bear in mind, that though food may be now superabundant, it is not so at all seasons of each recurring year."
The sayings of Thomas Gray
Ah, happy hills, ah, pleasing shade, Ah, fields belov'd in vain, Where once my careless childhood stray'd, A stranger yet to pain! I feel the gales, that from ye blow, A momentary bliss bestow, As waving fresh their gladsome wing, My weary soul they seem to soothe, And, redolent of joy and youth, To breathe a second spring. Thomas Gray, Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College, 1747
A second-day cancellation of the series, "Inauguration of New Delhi," issued by the Government of British India, February 1931
A first day cover issued on 1 April 1937 by the Government of British-ruled Burma to commemorate the separation of Burma from the British Indian Empire
The stamp series "Victory" issued by the Government of British India to commemorate allied victory in World War II
Some coins issued by the East India Company 1787 to 1840 CE
Silver Half-Rupee 1787 Bengal Presidency, Murshidabad Mint, issued in the name of Shah Alam II, Mughal Emperor
Silver Rupee 1835, William IV, King
Copper Half-Anna 1835, William IV, King
Silver Rupee 1840, Victoria Queen
The silver one rupee coins issued during the British Raj, 1858–1947
Two silver one rupee coins used in India during the British Raj, showing Victoria, Queen, 1862 (left) and Victoria, Empress, 1886 (right)
Silver one rupee coins showing Edward VII, KIng-Emperor, 1903 (left) and 1908 (right)
Silver one rupee coins used in India during the British Raj, showing George V, King-Emperor, 1913 (left) and 1919 (right)
One rupee coins showing George VI, KIng-Emperor, 1940 (left) and just before India's independence in 1947 (right).
This is for contributions to many interesting and important featured articles. Pachu Kannan (talk) 03:55, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
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Hi Fowler&fowler! I can feel and understand the desolation in the process of thwarting off bias. It is a thankless job. You have contributed to countless topics with some of the most impeccable sources there ever might be. Thank you 🙏 I hope you continue to do so undeterred by all the hurdles you'd face. And I really hope you like puppies :) — DaxServer (t · m · e · c) 19:12, 24 July 2023 (UTC)
On behalf of the FAR coordinators, thank you, Fowler&fowler! Your work on Darjeeling has allowed the article to retain its featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. I hereby award you this Featured Article Save Award, or FASA. You may display this FA star upon your userpage. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Nikkimaria (talk) 02:13, 25 September 2022 (UTC)
The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Your contribution are appreciable which are removing the vandalism. Taukeerppw (talk) 18:01, 20 September 2022 (UTC)
Bishop Creighton
Very pleased to read on the Maugham FAC page that you are thinking of taking the Right Reverend gentleman forward. I'll be delighted to rummage for additional material; a few possible sources are flitting into my mind. Please let me know when you're ready and I'll crank up the Riley Research Contraption. Meanwhile, tipping my hat to your grandfather, and to you, here is a picture of my Gowers-and-Fowler bookshelf, with a clean sweep of both - just showing off. Tim riley talk 13:37, 25 August 2022 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar
What can I say! Fowler&fowler shows a rare combination of painstaking research, great perseverance, writing delightful prose, and everything else that embodies a great Wikipedia editor. Take a bow, master! Dwaipayan (talk) 03:54, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
The Surreal Barnstar
I have read so many articles on various complex topics related to historical events etc. and your exceptional editing skills have improved a lot of these articles. This is perfect for your contribution, your value to Wikipedia cannot be summed up in two lines. Sir, Keep continuing the great work. Respect !! RS6784 (talk) 14:35, 8 May 2022 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diplomacy
For upholding the true human values and secularism in The Kashmir files. There are dozens of unregistered editors who without citing any sources wanted to make erratic changes to the article but you resolved them. Splendid job, Fowler :) Sagardd234 (talk) 21:56, 2 May 2022 (UTC)
Your Opinion is More Important than You Think Barnstar
I think you know how important your opinion is, but from my personal experience, and how articles where our paths are crossing have developed and are developing, this barnstar seems perfectly apt. "This barnstar was created for awarding to Wikipedians who don't realize that something they have said has helped make Wikipedia better." I don't want to specifically mention any one example as the barnstar suggests, as there is more than one. So just a simple, thank you! DTM (talk) 16:10, 12 April 2022 (UTC)
The Anime and Manga BarnSakura
For your greatly appreciated improvements to The Heart of Thomas during its peer review. Morgan695 (talk) 18:25, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
A kitten for you!
I love all the kitty and creature photos on your talk page! I'm having a bleak day today, not feeling too well, and they brought me smiles today. Missvain (talk) 16:55, 29 November 2020 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Awesomeness
(suddenly dropping out of the sky) I just went through your userpage, and found it quite depressing, as I completely disagree to the number of Barnstars and other shiny objects you have. I am ashamed of our collective editor conduct in failing to shower you with appreciation in a volume and frequency that is more mind numbing than a Who performance. Therefore, I humbly present you with my little token: a Barnstar for your allround, wholesome and... simply awesome existence. Proud to have breathed the same air as you. Aditya(talk • contribs) 18:54, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
Thank you so much for your attention on Indian National Congress. Back in time I worked hard to improve the article, asked for editors for copy edit but later article became matter of disputes. I had to give up eventually. I will start working on it again as I can see a ray of hope. I will also make sure it achieves GA status. Thanks again mate. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS☣ 16:10, 24 May 2020 (UTC)
You're too good of a Wikipedian for just the first half
Also, Thanks so much for your maps of India during the Mughal Empire, they helped a lot in my summer assignment DestinyPegasus (talk) 22:08, 26 July 2023 (UTC)
The Epic Barnstar
For the immense improvements made on South Asian history related article, most notably on Mughal Empire. Tubslubeamorepersempre (talk) 23:43, 16 July 2019 (UTC)
On behalf of the Milhist coordinators, you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons for reviewing a total of 2 Milhist articles at PR, GAN, ACR or FAC during the period April to June 2017. Thank you for supporting Wikipedia's quality content processes. AustralianRupert (talk) 05:07, 8 July 2017 (UTC)
Keep track of upcoming reviews. Just copy and paste {{WPMILHIST Review alerts}} to your user space
In recognition of all your quality contributions covering the history of Pakistan; past, present and future. Knowing your editing history, I believe this barnstar should have been awarded a decade ago :) Mar4d (talk) 08:23, 8 March 2017 (UTC)
One is Impressed!
Incredible work on the V.S Naipaul Page .Thanks a lot! Pranay.rocking (talk) 16:12, 14 April 2014 (UTC)
The Civility Barnstar
For behaving like a normal human being I congratulate you. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:25, 21 September 2012 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar
Did you notice? You just got 1000 edits on India! Thanks a lot for maintaining the FA status of the article for so long. That was really Great!TheSpecialUserTSU 12:19, 12 September 2012 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
For your work on a controversial topic Pakistan Murdabad. You have transformed that article. Well done Darkness Shines (talk) 20:45, 24 July 2012 (UTC)
India service barnstar
In appreciation of your praiseworthy and remarkable effort in promoting India to FA status, as well your invaluable work on India-related articles. I do hope you continue with your wonderful work for a long time. Cheers! :-) Joyson Prabhu Holla at me! 06:35, 19 July 2012 (UTC)
Awarded for work on the controversial Jat people article, despite some incredible hostility. SH 10:47, 23 October 2011 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Integrity
You are hereby conferred the barnstar of Integrity for your work on India related topics, specially Gandhi, by Nameisnotimportant (talk) 22:32, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
The Real Life Barnstar
For your valuable effort in retaining the FA status of India Commander(Ping Me) 14:47, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Simply for the sheer volume of patience (amount of patience, volume of patience, whatever) you have in discussions in Talk:IndiaYes Michael? •Talk 07:14, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
For you contribution in India articleRahulText me 16:13, 10 March 2011 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar presented to Fowler&Fowler for stupendous efforts at producing excellence in Wikipedia. ImpuMozhi (talk) 08:39, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
The Epic Barnstar
Awarded to Fowler&fowler for his exceptional work on history-related articles. deeptrivia (talk) 21:19, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
The Veneration of Virtue
In the name of V: For valiantly verifying the various vitriol in this voluminous venue and vanquishing the villains of vulgarity – vindicating the value of our venture – whilst voiding the visibility of your visage, I volunteer to you, Fowler&fowler, this veneration of virtue. KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 12:32, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
The Content Creativity Barnstar
For the excellent articles and the obscure yet important images you've contributed to Wikipedia. Keep up the good work RavichandarMy coffee shop 08:39, 26 July 2008 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
for your impressive and academic contributions to Wikipedia articles 99.231.77.252 03:28, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
The Socratic Barnstar
for letting the obscurantist trolls feel the heat of knowledge 59.91.253.164 02:19, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
I award you this special barnstar for your work on Toda peopleTaprobanus 15:11, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
Sir, you have an uncanny knack for throwing light on lesser known aspects. 59.91.253.92 15:14, 27 July 2007 (UTC)
The Tiger Award
I hereby award you a tiger! For patient, controlled strength applied to the task of getting everyone to agree on how to list languages in the India infobox. Lexmercatoria 14:59, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
The Mighty Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
For your uncompromising dedication to the key Wikipedia's policies of WP:NOR, WP:RS, and WP:V and your status as a valuable expert editor. Saravask 23:03, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
The Order of the Upholder of Wiki
I =Nichalp«Talk»=, award Fowler this barnstar for upholding Wikipedia's core goals and values. =Nichalp«Talk»= 11:43, 21 February 2007 (UTC)]]
The Barnstar of National Merit
Hey Fowler&fowler, I have been seeing a lot of your work, and I am impressed with the way you always support your edits with hard facts. And even with set backs, you never give up. Truly inspired Unre4LﺍﹸﻧﺮﮮﺍﻝUT 02:43, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
For your good efforts to protect articles from disruptive POV pushers NadirAli نادر علی
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
On behalf of Unre4L,Szhaider and I for defending us when we were falsely accused,for trying to lift our spirits when we were unjustly blocked,and for your friendly advice. NadirAli نادر علی, Szhaider
The Editor's Barnstar
For your vigilance in protecting Wikipedia from POV-pushing nationalists, I award you this Editor's Barnstar. CiteCop 17:57, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
(Lead, History, Geography, Biodiversity, Clothing, and Cuisine), Indian Mathematics, Kashmir, Greater India, British Raj, Company rule in India, Indian Rebellion of 1857, Saare Jahan Se Achcha, Toda people, Partition of India, Doab, Political history of Mysore and Coorg (1565–1760)
Blanket sleeper
Camouflage
Happy birthday
Segregation
The British Indian Empire, 1909
The prevailing religions in the Indian empire, 1909
Indian Empire, Prevailing Religions: Hindus, 1909
Prevailing religions, Muslims, British Indian Empire, 1909
British Indian Empire, 1909: Percentage of Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains
Indian railways trunk lines, 1853
Map of Indian Railways in 1871 produced by the UK government India Office for the House of Commons committee on Indian Railways.
The railway network in India when it was the fourth largest in the world.
India before the beginning of Mughal rule
The Mughal Empire at the end of Akbar the Great's reign
The Mughal Empire at its greatest extent at the end of the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb
Remnant of the Mughal Empire some decades before East India Company rule in India
The presidency town of Madras in a 1908 map. Madras was established as Fort St. George in 1640.
The presidency town of Bombay (shown here in a 1908 map) was established in 1684.
The presidency town of Calcutta (shown here in a 1908 map) was established in 1690 as Fort William..jpg)
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Map of India in 1765.
Map of India in 1795.
Map of India in 1805.
Map of India in 1823.
Map of India in 1837.
Map of India in 1848.
Map of India in 1857.
Expansion of British Bengal and Burma.
North-Western Provinces, constituted in 1836 from erstwhile Ceded and Conquered Provinces.
Punjab annexed in 1849.
Oudh annexed in 1856.
The British Indian Empire in 1880, when, three years after the formal name-change to "Empire of India," it was still being called "British India".
The British Indian Empire in 1893, after the annexation of Upper Burma and incorporation of Baluchistan. (uploaded by me, but not from personal copy)
A map of the British Indian Empire in 1907 during the partition of Bengal (1905–1912).
The Indian Empire in 1915 after the reunification of Bengal, the creation of the new province of Bihar and Orissa, and the re-establishment of Assam.
Madras Presidency shown in an 1880 map.
Bombay Presidency in an 1880 map.
Bengal Presidency in 1880.
An 1880 map of Central Provinces. The province had been constituted in 1861.
1908 map of Central Provinces and Berar. Berar was included in 1903.
Beluchistan, shown as an independent kingdom along with Afghanistan and Turkestan, in an 1880 map.
Beluchistan, shown as a part of the British Indian Empire in a 1908 map.
North-Western Provinces and Oudh, 1857
An 1885 map of famines in India between 1800 and 1878.
Engraving from The Graphic, October 1877, showing the plight of animals as well as humans in Bellary district, Madras Presidency, British India during the Great Famine of 1876–78.
"Famine in India" front cover of Illustrated London News, February 21, 1874
Famine in Bengal: Grain-boats on the Ganges. Illustrated London News, March 21, 1874
Famine relief at Bellary, Madras Presidency, The Graphic, October 1877
Engraving from The Graphic, October 1877, showing two forsaken children in the Bellary district of the Madras Presidency during the famine.
A second-day cancellation of the series, "Inauguration of New Delhi," issued by the Government of British India, February 1931
A first day cover issued on 1 April 1937 by the Government of British-ruled Burma to commemorate the separation of Burma from the British Indian Empire
The stamp series "Victory" issued by the Government of British India to commemorate allied victory in World War II
Silver Half-Rupee 1787 Bengal Presidency, Murshidabad Mint, issued in the name of Shah Alam II, Mughal Emperor
Silver Rupee 1835, William IV, King
Copper Half-Anna 1835, William IV, King
Silver Rupee 1840, Victoria Queen
Two silver one rupee coins used in India during the British Raj, showing Victoria, Queen, 1862 (left) and Victoria, Empress, 1886 (right)
Silver one rupee coins showing Edward VII, KIng-Emperor, 1903 (left) and 1908 (right)
Silver one rupee coins used in India during the British Raj, showing George V, King-Emperor, 1913 (left) and 1919 (right)
One rupee coins showing George VI, KIng-Emperor, 1940 (left) and just before India's independence in 1947 (right).
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Great! TheSpecialUser TSU 12:19, 12 September 2012 (UTC)
