In British history, the Victorian era spanned roughly the years 1820 to 1914, which roughly but not quite corresponds to Queen Victoria’s reign. Between 1837 and 1901, Britain was known for its class-based society, rising voter turnout, expanding state and …
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George Gordon, often known as Lord Byron, is a very well-known name, yet very few people are familiar with the man himself. Not only is he renowned for the moving lyrics he wrote as a poet, but also for his …
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The titles of Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall are frequently used when referring to Prince Charles; however, what exactly do these titles mean, and where did they originate? The eldest son of the sovereign is entitled to a …
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Alan Blumlein, a London-based engineer, and his wife went to the movies on a particular day in January 1931. Blumlein was perplexed by the fact that the actor’s voice came from the left side of the screen despite the fact …
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Even though it is very much something that is characteristic of the English culture, only 7% of the population has ever attended a private school. Clearly, they are not inexpensive; we are talking about at least 50,000 euros per year …
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One of the many conspiracy theories concerns the Vatican and the sinking of the Titanic, if you don’t know it keep reading, it’s interesting even if we don’t know how true it is. Surely the Jesuits and the Vatican appear …
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It is believed that the Carew Cross was constructed in the 11th century as a commemorative Celtic cross in honour of Hywel ab Edwin’s brother, Maredudd ab Edwin of Deheubarth, who passed away in the year 1035. It is believed …
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In this particular instance, it is necessary to state that fortunately no longer there. In point of fact, Marshalsea was a prison for Catholics who were deemed to be traitors or debtors. It first opened in the year 1300 and …
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The Blue Bridge in St. James’ Park offers a picture-perfect vantage point of Buckingham Palace, despite the fact that the park is the smallest of the royal parks. St. James’ Park is an excellent location for taking photographs. There are …
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The most famous Poltergeist case in London is undoubtedly that of Enfield in the 1970s, which lasted a little more than a year. Another significant case was that of Battersea, which lasted more than 12 years from the end of …
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