Articles related to "Hanoverian"



The Warmbloods
A look at the 7 most popular Warmblood breeds
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The right breed for... showjumping
Want to breed a showjumper, but not sure which type to choose? Read on to find out which horses do best in the showjumping ring, and what qualities to look for in a youngster.
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George I
In 1714 George the Elector of Hanover became King of Great Britain after the death of Queen Anne. He was the great grandson of James I (VI).
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Robert Walpole: British Censorship
Robert Walpole was powerful enough to excite many satirists, but also to punish them. Here's how one politician changed the course of theatre history in the UK.
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The right breed for.... dressage
Dressage is a sport for perfectionists, demanding the very best from horse and rider. Start off with a youngster of the right breed and you're halfway there. Read on to find out which breeds do best in the international dressage arena.
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Bonnie Prince Charlie
Prince Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, lost his bid to regain the throne of England and Scotland at Culloden Moor, Scotland in April 1746.
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George III
As a teenager George III succeeded his grandfather George II as the King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover in 1760.
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Greenwich ORNC for Visually Impaired Visitors
A new tactile rug by artist Amanda Allen helps blind people and children make the most of their visit to the Painted Hall of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
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Gunpowder Expedition May 2-4 1775
Choosing Liberty or Death, Virginia mobilized the militia. On April 21, Lord Dunmore raided the Williamsburg Magazine. Colonel Patrick Henry leads Hanover Militia.
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The First Silesian War
The First Silesian War was caused when Prussia invaded a small region of Austria. Starting as a small invasion, the conflict soon boiled over into a continental war.
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The Rusty Nail Cocktail
Though its name might suggest differently, the Rusty Nail is one smooth drink.
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Sightseeing In And Around Hanover in Germany
Visitors to Lower Saxony in Germany can start in the lively city of Hanover and then move on to explore the area's fairytale medieval towns like Celle, Goslar and Hamelin
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Culloden, Last Battle Fought on British Soil
Fought on 16th April 1746, the Battle of Culloden remains an emotive issue for many Scots, as visits to the battlefield arouse strong feelings.
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Origin and Causes of World War One
German principalities united with Prussia by Otto Von Bismarck were a fuse in a powder keg that Balkan volatility ignited when the unwise Kaiser Wilhelm II took control.
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In a Country Garden
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt describes his Isle of Wight cottage garden as summer fades into autumn and the swifts flee south to warmer climes. He reminisces on summer past as he prepares for spring and looks at the delights of the Lake District of William Wordsworth and its award winning hotels.
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History at SuiteU
Go internet and journey into History at SuiteU!
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Queen Victoria's 'Family' Christmas
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces England's family Christmas tradition back to Queen Victoria and her beloved Consort, Prince Albert in 1841 and looks back over 1000 years of history to the Christmas banquets of William the Conqueror.
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The British Order of Battle and their Senior Commanders
A straightforward listing of Regiments by Division, with short biographical notes on senior commanders. It is hoped this article will be helpful in following the course of the campaign.

The Rev. John Wesley and the Poltergeist
John Wesley is best known as the Founder of the Methodist faith. His father, Samuel was also a minister. When John was a child, he and his family lived in Epworth Rectory. Queen Mary gave the house to Samuel. It was located in Lincolnshire, Isle of Axholme, England. The nearest village was Wroot. One daughter, Hetty, said it was a town without wit, wisdom or grace. In 1709, the rectory was destroyed by fire, then rebuilt. Approximately a decade later, for about two months, the family was subject to an something unseen that performed the usual poltergeist pranks and also had some unusual talents. Members of the family kept details of the incidents in their journals and letters, documenting the case.
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Her Majesty The Queen, ‘Seigneur of the Swans’
The Travelsleuth follows the annual swan upping ceremony on the Thames before looking at the gluttonous feasting enjoyed by Henry VIII and his courtiers in the magnificent Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace.
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The Royal Hunt –Goodbye to all that!
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt marks the probable demise of hunting the fox to hounds in the United Kingdom and traces 1600 years of royal hunting history from Offa and King Alfred to Charles, Prince of Wales.
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