What is the oldest Scientific Society in the world? A member may add the letters FFS letters to their title? Opening in 1660 by Royal Charter? Granted by Royal Charter, King Charles II The Royal Academy in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Academy of Sciences. The members of the society are known as Fellows, 54 …
1878 Frank Pick Influenced London Transport, in particular, London Underground corporate Identity Frank Pick 1878-1941 left a legacy for London that has far outlived his lifetime and still surrounds us. The First Chief Executive of London Transport. In the 1930’s he revolutionised the civic and social aspect of public transport decor and thought the …
23rd November 1878 Frank Pick London Transport inovator was born Read More »
On the 22nd November 1990, Margaret Thatcher Resigned after being Prime Minister for 11 years. Margaret Thatcher led the Tory party to 3 general election victories, 2 of which were landslides. The Thatcher years covered the whole of the 1980s connecting the end of the 70s to the start of the 90s. The end of …
The future queen of the United Kingdom on the 19th November 1947 marries Philip Mountbatten. Elizabeth married at the age of 21 to Philip, a Greek prince. Before the marriage could take place Philip had top become a naturalised British citizen. The wedding took place when the country was still under rationing, the material for the …
20th November 1947 Future British Queen Marries Philip Mountbatten Read More »
A vote of No Confidence in the Conservative party Leader is triggered by sufficient letters being sent to the Chairman of 1922 Committee, what happened in 2003 A vote of no confidence in the leader of the Conservative Party leader is triggered by letters of No confidence being sent to the chairman of the 1922 Committee. In …
1986 – the sudden deregulation of the financial markets On the 27th October 1986, the London Stock Exchange rules changed, the day was forever known as ‘Big Bang’ Expectation of increased market activity. The origins of the change due to an agreement to settle a long-running antitrust case by the Office of Fair Trading against the London …
The Radical John Wilkes John Wilkes was born in Clerkenwell London on the 17th October 1725, educated in Hertford, private tutored and University in Holland. He was known for being an English politician and journalist, elected as a member of parliament for Aylesbury in 1757. John Wilkes was a Radical, which was a term given to individuals …
American Oil Tycoon Robert P. McCulloch reopens London Bridge in America Oil Tycoon Robert P. McCulloch purchases London Bridge and has it shipped brick by brick to Arizona and opened it to the public on 19th October 1971. The story of the purchase goes back to 18th April 1968. The old bridge needed urgent repair …
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In 2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger, on the way to appear on the tonight show made a decision, that would change many things. His family and close friends were unaware of what he was about to say live on Jay Leno’s Show. On the Show, the Terminator star revealed he was going to run for Governor of …
8th October 2003 “I’ll be back” as potential Governor Read More »
1976 New Intercity Train was Ran the West Route Service at speeds up to 125mph. Britains Intercity high-speed train (HST) service launched. London to Bristol and Cardiff with the plan to roll it out to other cities. 2 power cars producing 2 X 2,250 HP delivery a speed of 125 mph, with top speed recorded at …
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