Tag Archives: Parliament

Less than 1% of the population own 50% of England…. how do I compare?

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

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 →

Posted in history, Life, News, Uncategorized | Tagged Aristocrat's, Land Ownership, Less than 1% of the population own 50% of England, national trust, Parliament, royalty, Who owns England? | 4 Comments

The original 9 principles of the police

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

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 | Leave a comment

The day we rioted as the government stole 11 days of our lives!

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

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 | 1 Comment

The Divine Right of Kings and the Execution of King Charles I

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

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 | 4 Comments

William Lenthall -The man who risked his life to uphold democracy and defy the King.

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

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 | 3 Comments

Spencer Perceval – The only British Prime Minister to be killed in office

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

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 | 1 Comment

Westminster Terror Attack

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

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 →