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King George I
Rising from Elector of Hanover to the King of England at the age of 54, George I's ascension marked the beginning of the rule of the House of Hanover.
• england • hanover • german • king george i • sophia dorothea
Rising from Elector of Hanover to the King of England at the age of 54, George I's ascension marked the beginning of the rule of the House of Hanover.
• england • hanover • german • king george i • sophia dorothea
Lycanthropy Once a Myth
Lycanthropy is the assumption by a human being of the form of a wolf. Known as werewolves, and thought to be the result of superstition or insanity, the truth behind their legend may have been an affliction with the medical condition, porphyria.
• lycanthropy • porphyria • king george iii • werewolf • medicine
Lycanthropy is the assumption by a human being of the form of a wolf. Known as werewolves, and thought to be the result of superstition or insanity, the truth behind their legend may have been an affliction with the medical condition, porphyria.
• lycanthropy • porphyria • king george iii • werewolf • medicine
No Wonder The King Went Mad!
Of course the King went mad. Even today it is still maddening to try and talk to a doctor about porphyria.
• insane • porphyria • king george • doctor • aip
Of course the King went mad. Even today it is still maddening to try and talk to a doctor about porphyria.
• insane • porphyria • king george • doctor • aip
Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother
Last Friday, the 4th of August, marked the 100th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother. Here is the life story of Her Majesty.
• queen mother • elizabeth • king george • queen • uk
Last Friday, the 4th of August, marked the 100th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother. Here is the life story of Her Majesty.
• queen mother • elizabeth • king george • queen • uk
The Madness of King George (Part 1)
The madness of England's King George III and how it was treated by his physicians.
• george iii • king • england • king george • madness
The madness of England's King George III and how it was treated by his physicians.
• george iii • king • england • king george • madness
The Madness of King George (Part 2)
The cruel treatment King George III received from his doctors, and the real cause of his madness.
• king george • george iii • madness • king • england
The cruel treatment King George III received from his doctors, and the real cause of his madness.
• king george • george iii • madness • king • england
Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh
Located at the end of the Royal Mile which starts at Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse lies at the base of Arthur's Seat, the highest peak in Holyrood Park
• edinburgh palace of holyroodhouse • royal mile edinburgh castle • arthurs seat highest peak in holyrood park • palace of holyroodhouse history augustinian monast • mary queen of scots david rizzio oliver cromwell t
Located at the end of the Royal Mile which starts at Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse lies at the base of Arthur's Seat, the highest peak in Holyrood Park
• edinburgh palace of holyroodhouse • royal mile edinburgh castle • arthurs seat highest peak in holyrood park • palace of holyroodhouse history augustinian monast • mary queen of scots david rizzio oliver cromwell t
The Shipyard That Got Away - Part 1
Written for the One That Got Away Event, this two-part article details one man's quest to capture a shipyard for his state.
• portsmouth naval shipyard • victor bourre • king george ii decree of 1740 • king george iii decree of 1770 • us constitution
Written for the One That Got Away Event, this two-part article details one man's quest to capture a shipyard for his state.
• portsmouth naval shipyard • victor bourre • king george ii decree of 1740 • king george iii decree of 1770 • us constitution
The Shipyard That Got Away - Part 2
Written for the One That Got Away Event, this two-part article details one man's quest to capture a shipyard for his state.
• portsmouth naval shipyard • victor bourre • king george ii decree of 1740 • king george iii decree of 1770 • us constitution
Written for the One That Got Away Event, this two-part article details one man's quest to capture a shipyard for his state.
• portsmouth naval shipyard • victor bourre • king george ii decree of 1740 • king george iii decree of 1770 • us constitution
Tony Winner Alan Bennett
Since 1960 playwright Alan Bennett has delighted audiences and actors from Monty Python alumni to Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Nigel Hawthorne.
• alan bennett • the history boys • nicholas hynter • national theatre • england
Since 1960 playwright Alan Bennett has delighted audiences and actors from Monty Python alumni to Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Nigel Hawthorne.
• alan bennett • the history boys • nicholas hynter • national theatre • england
A Dash of Gold and Crimson
This is the first part of a series about King Edward VIII
• king edward viii • king george v • lady cole • thelma furness • depression
This is the first part of a series about King Edward VIII
• king edward viii • king george v • lady cole • thelma furness • depression
Captain James Cook First Voyage
Sails for Tahiti, Secret Orders, defeats scurvy
• captain • james • cook • extrordinary • voyages
Sails for Tahiti, Secret Orders, defeats scurvy
• captain • james • cook • extrordinary • voyages
Chinoiserie in Britain 1650-1930
Visitors to Brighton England are offered a window on the western take on Oriental style in the mid-18th century - Chinoiserie - in the Chinese Whispers Exhibition.
• chinoiserie • chinese whispers • royal pavilion brighton • brighton museum england • the music room royal pavilion
Visitors to Brighton England are offered a window on the western take on Oriental style in the mid-18th century - Chinoiserie - in the Chinese Whispers Exhibition.
• chinoiserie • chinese whispers • royal pavilion brighton • brighton museum england • the music room royal pavilion
Churchill Museum, Cabinet War Room
The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms give visitors a historic peek into the major events and strategic high command in London during the dark days of World War II.
• churchill museum • cabinet war room • world war ii • enigma machine • battle britain
The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms give visitors a historic peek into the major events and strategic high command in London during the dark days of World War II.
• churchill museum • cabinet war room • world war ii • enigma machine • battle britain
Ghost Ships
Are phantom ships the stuff of legends and superstition? Or are some tragedies on the high seas being replayed time and again before our eyes?
• paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • flying dutchman • goodwin sands
Are phantom ships the stuff of legends and superstition? Or are some tragedies on the high seas being replayed time and again before our eyes?
• paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • flying dutchman • goodwin sands
Handel's Hallelujah Chorus
Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.
• history of christmas carols • george frideric handel • the messiah • hallelujah chorus • christmas hymn
Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.
• history of christmas carols • george frideric handel • the messiah • hallelujah chorus • christmas hymn
Lloyd George's "People's Budget," and the <i>Parliamentary Act of 1911,</i> Part II
• david lloyd george • people's budget • 1909 • house of lords • house of commons
• david lloyd george • people's budget • 1909 • house of lords • house of commons
Organize Your China Cabinet
China cabinets are a wonderful place to store your valuable china and ornaments but it doesn't take long to get overcrowded if you aren't careful about what you collect. Cleaning out the clutter and getting rid of non-essential treasures will free up space and allow you to display your china to its best advantage.
• china • cleaning the china cabinet • what to do with corks • cleaning glasses • storing china
China cabinets are a wonderful place to store your valuable china and ornaments but it doesn't take long to get overcrowded if you aren't careful about what you collect. Cleaning out the clutter and getting rid of non-essential treasures will free up space and allow you to display your china to its best advantage.
• china • cleaning the china cabinet • what to do with corks • cleaning glasses • storing china
Princesses, by Flora Fraser
Flora Fraser, daughter of Lady Antonia Fraser has produced a masterful history of the daughters of King George III and Queen Charlotte that reads like a good novel.
• king george iii • queen charlotte • charlotte • augusta • elizabeth
Flora Fraser, daughter of Lady Antonia Fraser has produced a masterful history of the daughters of King George III and Queen Charlotte that reads like a good novel.
• king george iii • queen charlotte • charlotte • augusta • elizabeth
The Architect who transformed London
This month I am joining our 18th century event with my article on John Nash, the brilliant Regency architect.
• john nash • regency architecture • georgian london • regent street • regents park
This month I am joining our 18th century event with my article on John Nash, the brilliant Regency architect.
• john nash • regency architecture • georgian london • regent street • regents park
The King is dead. God Save The Queen!
6 February. Today is the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's accession to the Throne. The Queen sends a personal message of thanks to the Nation and Commonwealth on the internet. Send your greetings to The Queen from this website!
• queen • king • george • elizabeth • sandringham
6 February. Today is the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's accession to the Throne. The Queen sends a personal message of thanks to the Nation and Commonwealth on the internet. Send your greetings to The Queen from this website!
• queen • king • george • elizabeth • sandringham
The Origins of the Black Watch
Why was the Black Watch formed and where did they get their unique name and tartan?
• black watch • scottish • highlanders • highland regiment • tartan
Why was the Black Watch formed and where did they get their unique name and tartan?
• black watch • scottish • highlanders • highland regiment • tartan
The Townshend Acts of 1767
John Dickinson: Charles Townshend's attempt to tax any American Colony is "destructive to liberty". Tax on paper, glass, tea, emptying "our pockets, without our consent"!
• townshend act • letters from a farmer in pennsylvania • stamp act • tax on paper glass tea • charles townshend
John Dickinson: Charles Townshend's attempt to tax any American Colony is "destructive to liberty". Tax on paper, glass, tea, emptying "our pockets, without our consent"!
• townshend act • letters from a farmer in pennsylvania • stamp act • tax on paper glass tea • charles townshend
Two if by Sea on April 18, 19 1775
King George III proclaims that "blows must decide" the Colonial problems. Redcoats cross the Back Bay, marching all night toward The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
• blows must decide • april 19 1775 • battle of lexington and concord • two if by sea • sam adams
King George III proclaims that "blows must decide" the Colonial problems. Redcoats cross the Back Bay, marching all night toward The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
• blows must decide • april 19 1775 • battle of lexington and concord • two if by sea • sam adams
Visiting Brighton's Pavilion
If you are travelling to Brighton England, visit the Chinese inspired Music Room in the Royal Pavilion which is completely restored after fire and storm.
• brighton • brighton england • royal pavilion • brighton pavilion • music room of king george iv
If you are travelling to Brighton England, visit the Chinese inspired Music Room in the Royal Pavilion which is completely restored after fire and storm.
• brighton • brighton england • royal pavilion • brighton pavilion • music room of king george iv
'Straight Face' by Nigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne's autobiography reveals a down-to-earth actor prepared to work diligently towards success.
• nigel hawthorne • straight face • autobiography • theatre workshop • alan bennett
Nigel Hawthorne's autobiography reveals a down-to-earth actor prepared to work diligently towards success.
• nigel hawthorne • straight face • autobiography • theatre workshop • alan bennett
America's Independence Day
American's have celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence ever since it was first signed in 1776 - but why exactly was this day chosen above the others?
• american independence day • fourth of july history • what is the fourth of july • signing of the declaration of independence • thomas jefferson
American's have celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence ever since it was first signed in 1776 - but why exactly was this day chosen above the others?
• american independence day • fourth of july history • what is the fourth of july • signing of the declaration of independence • thomas jefferson
CANADA DECLARES WAR
In 1939, Canada was a British Colony. When Britain declared war on Germany, Canada was officially at war as well. But on September 10, Canada declared war on Germany independently.
• wwii • hitler • germany • world war ii • britain
In 1939, Canada was a British Colony. When Britain declared war on Germany, Canada was officially at war as well. But on September 10, Canada declared war on Germany independently.
• wwii • hitler • germany • world war ii • britain
Composers' Homes in Britain
A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.
• wolfgang amadeus mozart • george friedrich handel • hector berlioz • brook street mayfair/soho • messiah oratorio
A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.
• wolfgang amadeus mozart • george friedrich handel • hector berlioz • brook street mayfair/soho • messiah oratorio
Constantine II, King of Greece
Prince Constantine was deemed too young and inexperienced to successfully rule Greece when he ascended the throne of that turbulent country.
• king constantine ii • king of greece • constantine ii of greece • greek kings • greek monarchs
Prince Constantine was deemed too young and inexperienced to successfully rule Greece when he ascended the throne of that turbulent country.
• king constantine ii • king of greece • constantine ii of greece • greek kings • greek monarchs
Dalcross Castle – Nairn
Two miles from Culloden Battlefield where the last battle on British soil took place in 1746, Dalcross Castle was the rallying point for the governments troops.
• dalcross castle • culloden battlefield • the last battle on british soil took place in 1746 • jacobite uprising • exiled stuart king and the hanovarian king george
Two miles from Culloden Battlefield where the last battle on British soil took place in 1746, Dalcross Castle was the rallying point for the governments troops.
• dalcross castle • culloden battlefield • the last battle on british soil took place in 1746 • jacobite uprising • exiled stuart king and the hanovarian king george
Fraunces Tavern
Deep in the winding canyons of the Financial District is Fraunces Tavern, survivor of four centuries of American life, and still serving great drinks and making history.
• fraunces tavern • manhattan • financial district • if these walls could talk • samuel (black sam)fraunces
Deep in the winding canyons of the Financial District is Fraunces Tavern, survivor of four centuries of American life, and still serving great drinks and making history.
• fraunces tavern • manhattan • financial district • if these walls could talk • samuel (black sam)fraunces
July 4 - Day of Intention
July 4, 1776 was the date that Americans declared their <I>desire</I> for independence, but America's freedom wasn't actually granted for another seven years. Battles raged long after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Find what our misconceptions are about America's true independence day.
• independence • america • united states • united states of america • july 4
July 4, 1776 was the date that Americans declared their <I>desire</I> for independence, but America's freedom wasn't actually granted for another seven years. Battles raged long after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Find what our misconceptions are about America's true independence day.
• independence • america • united states • united states of america • july 4
Two London Exhibitions for Art Lovers
The Travelsleuth looks at two exhibitions on in London this December which are a must see for visiters, and celebrates the arrival of a branch of the Hermitage Museum from St.Petersburg at Somerset House.
• london west end national gallery impressionism imp
The Travelsleuth looks at two exhibitions on in London this December which are a must see for visiters, and celebrates the arrival of a branch of the Hermitage Museum from St.Petersburg at Somerset House.
• london west end national gallery impressionism imp