John Wilkes was a controversial figure in 18th-century British politics. He was born in 1725 and grew up in a wealthy family, but he was known for his rebellious and libertine nature. He became involved in politics and journalism, and he was known for his support of civil liberties and opposition to government corruption. John […]
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1735 Britain’s First Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole moves into 10 Downing Street. Robert Walpole 1st Earl of Offord Born 1676 – Died 1745 This was during The Reign of King George the I and George the II. Dates in office: 1721- 1742 Walpole was also the longest serving Prime Minister Educated at Eaton and
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1975 Was the first live broadcast in the The House of Commons Parliament Westminster. This was aired by BBC Radio and other commercial stations. BBC had David Holmes and Edmund Boyle. Tony Benn was one of the first speakers to be aired. It was a trial as challenges occurred for people being able to follow
In the months leading up to September 1939, tensions between Britain and Germany had been rising steadily. Germany, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, had been aggressively expanding its territory and military power and had already annexed Austria and parts of Czechoslovakia On September 1st, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, prompting Britain and France to issue
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The ascent of Churchill, soldier, writer, politician, statesman Winston Churchill, one of the most celebrated leaders in British history, was born on November 30, 1874, at Blenheim Palace, a magnificent stately home in Oxfordshire, England. The reasons behind Churchill’s birthplace are tied to his family’s history, as well as to the political and social context
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Westminster, London 1605, the Houses of Parliament and the elaborate plot to blow it up These were troubling times in England, it was illegal to be Catholic, despite the brief return to Catholic rule under Queen Mary 1 a few years earlier. In 1559 Queen Elizabeth passed an updated Act of Supremacy and in
Her Majesty’s Government of the United Kingdom revealed Cabinet Facts What is the Cabinet?Decision making body of Her Majesty’s Government of the United Kingdom Who is Represented?Heads of Government departments (mostly Secretary of State), Ministers of the Crown, selected by the Prime Minister from elected members of the House of Commons, House of Lords Modern
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