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Among Wiki-colleagues at the British Library, June 2011 – spot the bow tie


Apologia pro vita mia [sic]
  • Antediluvian Englishman – born (just) in the reign of His late Majesty George VI.
  • Keen on Wikipedia's ideals but technically wobbly
  • Interested in Eng Lit, theatre and classical music. Unsound on ballet (on account of getting the giggles).
  • As former Librarian (now retired) to an ancient British institution, prone to antiquarian digression.
  • (And despite what the user boxes below may say, I do not speak "British English". I speak English English.)
Articles created
Barnstars and other silverware
The Original Barnstar
I hereby award this Original Barnstar to User:Tim riley for his excellent contributions to Wikipedia, including the painstaking research and elegant writing that have elevated the Malcolm Sargent and Thomas Beecham articles to Good Article status. His careful work and collaborative spirit are much appreciated. -- Ssilvers (talk) 23:21, 3 April 2008 (UTC)


The Noël Coward Barnstar
For your thorough research and lively writing, in stylishly synthesizing and parsing the raft of contradictory and confusing information about Coward and bringing the Noël Coward article through GA-class to FAC, as well as for your creation or expansion of numerous related articles, including articles on many of Coward's plays and musicals, I hereby award to you this special barnstar. -- Ssilvers (talk) 23:21, 20 March 2009


The Music Barnstar
I think you deserve this, not only for your recent work on Elgar, but also for all your other knowledgeable and well written music contribs. Kudpung (talk) 16:04, 7 July 2010 (UTC)


The WikiProject Musical Theatre Barnstar
For fine work on musicals, on conductors and composers, and for pitching in with enthusiasm with reviews. Well done. --Wehwalt (talk) 03:59, 1 January 2011 (UTC)


The British Library barnstar

Thank you for joining and contributing to the British Library editathon; you definitely earned this barnstar! (talk) 23:26, 5 June 2011 (UTC)


The WikiPen Victorian WikiPen of Scholarship

I hereby grant this WikiPen to Tim riley for outstanding research and writing in connection with topics of musical and theatrical interest in the Victorian era, including his recent series of new and expanded articles on the early opera burlesques of W. S. Gilbert and the 1880s burlesques at the Gaiety Theatre, London. These articles represent by far the most complete source of information about these works available for free on the internet. -- Ssilvers 07:25, 1 January 2011 (UTC)


The Original Barnstar
For all the detailed and careful hard work you did on Jacques Offenbach. (When we leave our comments on the Talk page, we often forget to also say "Thanks!") Robert.Allen (talk) 07:15, 26 July 2011 (UTC)


The Guidance Barnstar
Tim riley, I want to thank you for all your time and patience in helping me make Stanley Holloway a Good Article. Without your help and guidance the article would certainly not be what it is today. After my initially troublesome start, it was you who restored my faith in Wikipedia by taking the time to improve the article whilst treating me in a friendly and resilient manner. I would also like to thank you for all your valuable and respected advice along the way. I would therefore feel honoured if you would accept this barnstar as a token of my thanks. Cassianto (talk) 18:19, 16 September 2011 (UTC)


The Rhodesian Barnstar
Just popping by to give a few further words of congratulation for your work on the piano music of Gabriel Fauré. I think this is one of the best works presently on Wikipedia, and a marvellous achievement. Here is a new medal for your collection. —Cliftonianthe orangey bit 16:44, 11 December 2011 (UTC)


The Special Barnstar
For getting Royal Opera, London up to featured article status. Superbly done! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:35, 19 February 2012 (UTC)
Your Majesty, it gives me great pleasure to bestow these Imperial Napoleonic triple crown jewels upon Tim riley for your contributions in the areas of WP:DYK, WP:GA, and WP:FC. – SMasters (talk) 07:49, 15 January 2011 (UTC)


The Citation Barnstar The Citation Barnstar
I don't care if it was a coincidence, that is, by far, the quickest anyone has ever responded to on of my {{fact}}s. Well deserved for finding that quote in regards to Tudor Rose. Achowat (talk) 14:12, 29 March 2012 (UTC)


The Valiant Researcher Barnstar
For exemplary performance in tome-diving research, tirelessly delivering the reliable sources on which this encyclopedia depends, please accept this award. – Ling.Nut (talk) 04:13, 1 June 2012 (UTC)


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