Crown Courts
The Courts Act of 1971 established the network of Crown Courts and circuit judges in England and…
The Courts Act of 1971 established the network of Crown Courts and circuit judges in England and…
Dr. Francis Crick (1916-2004) was born in Northamptonshire and was one of three scientists awarded the 1962…
Dame Kelly Holmes, MBE (1970-) is known for campaigns for physical and mental health, particularly via her…
The Church in Wales (CiW) acquired its name in deference to The Welsh Church Act of 1914,…
The visibility of a distinctive regimental flag is of great importance on a crowded battlefield, as is…
The Royal Opera House (ROH), situated in London’s Covent Garden district, began life as the Theatre Royal…
Northumberland-born Bryan Donkin (1768-1855) was an extraordinarily creative engineer whose inventions included the world’s first commercial canning…
The 19-year reign of King Stephen (c.1097-1154) was the last of the House of Normandy. Born in…
London-born Freda Lingstrom, OBE (1893-1989) was a pioneer of radio and television programming for pre-school children. She…
Party Conferences take place annually, with the larger political parties choosing late September/early October and the smaller…
The honours system recognises long-term service to the nation in the fields of charity, industry, the professions,…
Dr David Bellamy, OBE (1933-2019) grew up in London but moved to Durham in 1960, where he…
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