Half a Sixpence (film) Half a Sixpence (film) Half a Sixpence is a 1967 British musical film directed by George Sidney and choreographed by Gillian Lynne. The screenplay by Beverley Cross is adapted from his book for the stage musical of the same name, which was based on "Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul", a 1905 novel by H. G. Wells. The music and lyrics are by David Heneker. Set in Kent during the Edwardian era, the plot centres on Arthur Kipps, a draper's assistant who falls in love with a chambermaid named Ann. In quick succession, he comes into a fortune, nearly
A House Divided (board game) one word, sums up the appeal of "A House Divided", the little game that could, and places it unmistakably onto any list of the very best wargames." A House Divided (board game) A House Divided is a strategic level board wargame about the American Civil War for two players, featuring point-to-point movement, low-complexity rules, and relatively few counters to maneuver. It was designed by Frank Chadwick and released in 1981 by Game Designers Workshop. "A House Divided" won the Charles S. Roberts/Origins Awards for "Best Pre-20th Century Boardgame of 1981" and "Best Pre-20th Century Boardgame of 1989". The name of