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Category Archives: History

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Death of Kevin Gately

May 11, 2021Eric CorbettProtests, riots, uprisings & plots

Student who died as the result of a head injury received in the Red Lion Square disorders in London in 1974.

Anne Bonny

May 3, 2021Eric CorbettCross dressing, Pirates

Female pirate who operated in the Caribbean during the 18th century.

Epsom riot

Mar 22, 2021Georgie DarcyProtests, riots, uprisings & plots

Attack on the police station at Epsom, Surrey by about 400 Canadian soldiers on 17 June 1919.

Battle of Badon

Jan 22, 2021Eric CorbettMilitary conflictsRedirect

Redirected to Battle of Mons Badonicus.

Battle of Mons Badonicus

Jan 22, 2021Eric CorbettMilitary conflicts

Battle reportedly fought between the Celtic Britons and invading Anglo-Saxons, possibly in 516.

Blackbeard

Jan 17, 2021Eric CorbettPirates

English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of America during the early 18th century.

Five Members

Nov 14, 2020Eric CorbettProtests, riots, uprisings & plots

Five members of parliament whom King Charles tried to have arrested in the House of Commons on 4 January 1642.

Fortescue Conspiracy

Oct 12, 2020Eric CorbettProtests, riots, uprisings & plotsNot on Wikipedia

Attempt in 1558 to foretell the duration of the the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Ellon Castle and gardens

Oct 10, 2020Georgie DarcyAberdeenshire, Castles & forts, Mansions, stately homes & manor housesBetter than Wikipedia

Historic ruined castle remains, formerly Fortalice of Ardgith, focal point within a formal walled garden in Ellon

Roundwood

Jul 23, 2020Daisy GraceCastles & forts, Cornwall, Shipping & boats

Roundwood is a wooded peninsula on the River Fal in Cornwall, where there is evidence of occupation and settlement since at least the Iron Age.

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