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“Just don’t carry them!” This is the knife crime advice from Amanda and Stuart, the parents of Olly Stephens, who was tragically murdered by two teenagers after being stabbed back in January this year. For Amanda, Stuart and their family, Olly’s death is a life sentence they can’t appeal, and they want to make sure that history does not repeat itself. Pictures of Olly Stephens’ funeral courtesy of Wokingham Paper. #KnivesRuinLives #OpSceptre | Thames Valley Police

Since the dawn of civilisation, sceptres have been potent symbols of power. Arguably the finest example ever made for a Chinese ruler, this white jade ‘ruyi’ sceptre was dedicated to and inscribed by the Qianlong Emperor, the most powerful man living on earth in the 18th century. Discover how the ascending imperial dragon pursues the flaming pearl of wisdom, which features words of praise for the masterful carving written by the emperor himself. From the De An Tang collection, the Qing Imperial