Hace 4 días · Charles I of England Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) [a] was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649.
Hace 4 días · Anthony Eden Sir Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, KG, MC, PC (12 June 1897 – 14 January 1977) was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 until his resignation in 1957.
Hace 5 días · Churchill's first recorded use of the term "iron curtain" came in a 12 May 1945 telegram he sent to U.S. President Harry S. Truman regarding his concern about Soviet actions, stating "[a]n iron curtain is drawn down upon their front.
18 de sept. de 2023 · The Times, daily newspaper published in London, one of Britain’s oldest and most influential newspapers. It is generally accounted, with The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph, one of Britain’s “big three” and has long been recognized as one of the world’s greatest newspapers. Founded by John Walter on January 1, 1785, as The ...
21 de sept. de 2023 · In 1934, the world was witness to a rather unexpected spectacle: Winston Churchill taking a daring plunge down a water slide. The Waterslide Extravaganza: Churchill’s Unconventional Attire Churchill, famously known for his impeccable suits and cigars, decided to embark on this unconventional escapade.
17 de sept. de 2023 · John Churchill – the 1st Duke of Marlborough and direct ancestor of Prime Minister Winston Churchill – became MP for Newtown in 1679. Although it had once been a thriving port, by the 17th ...
16 de sept. de 2023 · Friday 22 September 2023, all day. Saturday 23 September 2023, all day. Show all dates. Get an intimate peek into one of London’s most intriguing hidden spaces. Located in Mayfair between Hyde Park Corner and Green Park stations, Down Street had a short life as a working station from 1907 to 1932 but became critical to winning the Second ...