It happened today – on this day in history – December 29
1170: Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, is assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral. 1778: British troops occupy Savannah, Georgia. 1809: Birth of
Read more1170: Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, is assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral. 1778: British troops occupy Savannah, Georgia. 1809: Birth of
Read more1117: Archbishop of Centerbury Thomas Becket is born in London. 1804: Benjamin Disraeli is born in London. 1844: The Rochdale
Read more768: Charlemagne and his brother Carloman I are crowned Kings of The Franks. 1192: Richard I leaves Jerusalem in disguise.
Read moreThe number of people seeing a specialist for suspected cancer after an urgent GP referral is half what would normally
Read moreA Leigh-on-Sea grandmother who received support from the Macmillan team at Southend Hospital was brought close to tears when her
Read moreAs the people of Southend follow the government’s advice to stay at home, protect our NHS and save lives during
Read more1377: Mass execution of population (between 2,500 and 5,000) of Cesena, Italy, by Breton troops of Giovanni Acuto under the
Read more49BC Julius Ceasar defies the Roman Senate and crosses the Rubicon, , signaling the start of a civil war which
Read moreOn Saturday residents took a break from their shopping to enjoy cakes and support The Mercury in raising money for
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