Tag Archives: Westminster

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 →

Posted in history, London | Tagged Assassination, Crime, Daniel M'Naghten, Edward Drummond, Insanity, Murder, Robert Peel, Westminster, Whitehall | 2 Comments

The famous London Underground Rush Hour Like Never Before – A Deserted Westminster

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

On thursday last week I had reason to go into London as I was practicing one of the new tours I have been working on. For the first time since I moved house in January, I got the tube direct … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, London, Travel | Tagged Commuting, Coronavirus, London, London Underground, Social Distancing, Westminster | 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 | 7 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

Watling Street – A Roman Road through the heart of Britain

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

Though the Romans are famed for their roads along with many other things, they didn’t invent the idea of roads but rather vastly improved upon what had gone before with better engineering, money and manpower to it easier for their … Continue reading →

Posted in geography, history, London, Travel | Tagged London, London Bridge, Maps, Queen Boudica, Roman, Roman Empire, Watling Street, Westminster | 17 Comments

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 →