It happened today – this day in history – June 23
930: The Icelandic Parliament, the Alþingi, the world’s oldest parliament, is established. 1547: Champion of the Protestant Reformation, Philip I,
Read more930: The Icelandic Parliament, the Alþingi, the world’s oldest parliament, is established. 1547: Champion of the Protestant Reformation, Philip I,
Read more1606: Guy Fawkes is hanged for his part in the Gunpowder Plot. 1747: The first venereal diseases clinic opens at
Read more1606: Guy Fawkes is hanged for his part in the Gunpowder Plot. 1747: The first venereal diseases clinic opens at
Read more49: Roman emperor Claudius marries his niece Agrippina. 1502: Portuguese navigators discover Rio de Janeiro. 1515: Francis I succeeds Louis
Read moreThousands of people ignored distancing rules at the weekend in an anti lockdown march from Hyde Park to Westminster in
Read more1238: The Mongols burn the Russian city of Vladimir. 1301: Edward of Caernarion (later Edward II) becomes the first English
Read moreI wasn’t going to write a column this week, but then we struck a free trade deal with the EU
Read moreThe way politicians attempt to manipulate public opinion through nefarious methods was brought into sharp focus this week as the
Read more969: Byzantine troops occupy Antioch. 1420: Beijing is declared the capital of the Ming dynasty. 1492: Christopher Columbus sights Cuba
Read moreBrexit Minister and local MP James Duddridge signed a new agreement today which means nationals from both the UK and
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