Adam Smith & free trade
Born in Fife, Adam Smith (1723-90) immersed himself in philosopy, ethics, logic theology and jurisprudence at the Universities of Glasgow and Oxford, […]
Born in Fife, Adam Smith (1723-90) immersed himself in philosopy, ethics, logic theology and jurisprudence at the Universities of Glasgow and Oxford, […]
Camping out year-round in British weather is not recommended, but the women who decided to do just that outside RAF Greenham Common […]
The Battle of the Boyne was fought on 1st July 1690 on the banks of Ireland’s River Boyne at Oldbridge. King James […]
“The British Empire was acquired in a fit of absent-mindedness.” ~ Sir John Seeley (1834-95) The enduring motivation behind the British Empire […]
After the British Army’s evacuation from France in May 1940, the Germans believed the War was won, with Britain left debilitated. The […]
Stonehenge in Wiltshire is Crown property and its mysterious origins and purpose remain unknown, although Druids believe they have a special connection […]
The 1929 ‘Wall Street Crash’ over in the USA had repercussions in the UK which put a halt to big-money investment and […]
The scheme to remove children under 17 from their homes in pre-WW2 Nazi Germany, Austria, Poland and Czechoslovakia and bring them to […]
Bede (672/3-735) was a monk who spent his life in Northumbria, mostly in St. Paul’s Monastery in Jarrow. He is the earliest […]
Britain has utilised its vast natural coal resources for 1,000 years and many inventions (including railways) arose by way of improving mining […]
The 1832 Reform Act was a small step towards equal rights, such as they were then perceived, but the oppressed working classes […]
The role of the monarchy has changed radically over the ages and the public execution of King Charles I (1600-49) set a […]
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