Category Archives: Cool Britannia

Posts predominantly related to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Exploring the private gardens of Buckingham Palace

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

It was with something of a sense of awe and excitement that I entered the Buckingham Palace estate through the mews and stables and then as the trees and bushes opened up, the expanse of the lawn appeared and beyond … Continue reading →

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The private gardens of Buckingham Palace

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Ever since the fire at Windsor Castle in 1992, the state rooms at Buckingham Palace have been open to visitors each summer but due to the continuing Covid epidemic they are understandably shut again this year. As a way to … Continue reading →

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Excluded Unity marching on Parliament and remembering the suicides caused by the government towards the 3 million Excluded community

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Anyone who reads my blog knows that for the last 18 months, I’ve gone the entire pandemic with absolutely zero support. I’ve been on national and international TV, radio, newspapers. Been debated in Parliament and written a best-selling book and … Continue reading →

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A swan-song moment of glory for Tilbury Fortress

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

I thought I would finish my little run of Tilbury Fort related posts but recalling its last great moments and some might say greatest of all, the night it shot down a Zeppelin in WW1. The Zeppelin was invented by … Continue reading →

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A little bit of the Assyrian Empire from ancient Babylon in a London garden

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

I don’t know about you but I’m the sort of person who always likes to go off exploring. If I see an open door or gate then I have to take a peek inside. I’ve seen some fascinating places by … Continue reading →

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When Cricket FairPlay and sportsmanship were hit for SIX at Tilbury Fortress

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

My last post was all about my recent visit to Tilbury Fortress on the northern bank of the River Thames. Despite its massive size and strength or maybe because of it, no-one was ever killed in action here and yet … Continue reading →

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Rank hath its privileges in the Tilbury Fort Chapel

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Even in a Georgian Fortress, religion had its place and Tilbury has a rather modest chapel near the front gate. There is barely any ornate decoration but the simple decor and large stylised windows being the altar and along one … Continue reading →

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A visit to the impregnable Tilbury Fortress

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Last Monday being part of a long Bank-holiday Monday and us entering our months behind schedule first warm weather of the year, I decided to visit Tilbury Fortress in the county of Essex though to all intents and purposes it … Continue reading →

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The fall and rise of St Pancras Clock

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Railways have become synonymous with time keeping as their successful operation is measured through following a timetable. Before the railways time was a much more local matter based on the 24hr rotation of the earth resulting in East Anglia being … Continue reading →

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Did a lunatic try to kill a Prime Minister Robert Peel or was it all a cover story?

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

Most people know Sir Robert Peel as the man who founded the first modern police force in the world, London’s Metropolitan Police.  It must have been a good move as he went on to become Prime Minister, living in the … Continue reading →

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