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Less than 1% of the population own 50% of England…. how do I compare?
There can be few such good decisions by individuals in history as to have been a Norman baron in the mid 11th Century than pledging allegiance to William The Conqueror in return for land in the British Isles. It’s quite … Continue reading
The original 9 principles of the police
There had been many attempts at upholding law and order over the centuries. Groups of Night Watchmen and organisations such as the Bow Street Runners came and went, doing the best they could but the concept of a professional police did … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, history, Life, News
Tagged Bobby, Larry The Cat, Metropolitan Police, Parliament, Police, Robert Peel, Sir Robert Peel
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The day we rioted as the government stole 11 days of our lives!
If you think moving the clock an hour in October is a tedious, weird thing to do that only cheats you of an hour of precious useful daylight in the evening then do spare a thought for our forebears who … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, history, Life
Tagged Calendar, church, City of London, Gregorian Calendar, holidays, Julian Calendar, Parliament, Royal Society, Time
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The Divine Right of Kings and the Execution of King Charles I
Ever since I wrote the post Thomas Harrison – Executed whilst cheerful! who was hung drawn and quartered, I have been thinking about the tulmultuous events leading up to the execution of King Charles I. Regicide as it is known, is very … Continue reading
Posted in history, London, Politics
Tagged Civil War, Divine Right of Kings, King Charles I, Mandate of Heaven., Oliver Cromwell, Parliament, Regicide, Westminster
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William Lenthall -The man who risked his life to uphold democracy and defy the King.
Not many people are familiar with William Lenthall but if history were fair then we all would be. For William Lenthall was once the Speaker of the House of Commons and by his actions changed the course of the world … Continue reading
Posted in history, London, Politics
Tagged Civil War, Democracy, House of Commons, King Charles I, Mr. Speaker, Parliament, Speaker of the House, William Lenthall
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Spencer Perceval – The only British Prime Minister to be killed in office
It is said that the more things change, the more they say the same. This is perhaps never more true than in May 1812. Britain was in turmoil. Social and political unrest spread had spread across the country, as old … Continue reading
Posted in history, Life, Politics
Tagged Assassination, John Bellingham, Parliament, Politics, Prime Minister, Spencer Perceval, Westminster
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Westminster Terror Attack
A terrorist attack has taken place in London, England near the Houses of Parliament and Westminster bridge. Several people have been injured. At least four fatalities and 20 catastrophic injuries. Just a quick update as I have had a few … Continue reading
Posted in London, News
Tagged Abu Izzadeen, London, Murders, News, Parliament, Police, Terrorism, Westminster
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The Queen – Her powers, perks and privileges.
It seems likely that September 9th will see Queen Elizabeth II surpass the achievement of her Great Grandmother, Queen Victoria, and become the longest ever serving monarch in British history. Whilst the role of the monarch has long since … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Funny & Humour, history, London, Politics
Tagged Culture, Funny, history, Life, London, News, Parliament, Politics, Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Prerogative, The Commonwealth, The Queen, UK
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A Guided Tour Inside The Houses Of Parliament
The last year or so I have probably visited Parliament a dozen times but always from the outside. I’ve been in before when I was about 10 years and remember bits and pieces of the interior and especially inside the … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, history, London, Politics
Tagged Art, Culture, Democracy, history, House of Commons, House of Lords, Life, London, Parliament, Politics, Queen, Richard Harrington, Travel
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A Brief History of Parliament
On Thursday evening I was kindly invited on a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament by my local MP, Richard Harrington. Before I write-up a post about the tour itself I thought this would give a great opportunity to … Continue reading
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Tagged Churchill, history, House of Commons, House of Lords, Life, London, Parliament, Politics, The Magna Carta, The Queen, Travel, Wolf Hall
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