Essential History | The people, places and events that have shaped our history and culture
The people, places and events that have shaped our history and culture
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The beginnings The British transatlantic slave trade operated in a organised way for approximately 150 years - from 1660, until its abolition by an act of Parliament in 1807. During that period the British transported around 2.6 million natives of Africa across the Atlantic; to sell to plantation owners in the Caribbean and southern parts [...]
Each year Patrimonio Nacional set out the 300 year old nativity scene in the Palacio Real, created for the young Prince of Asturias (future Charles IV) by his father, the popular Charles III. Consisting of several hundred figures made from terracotta or wood it’s a fascinating sight to commence the festive season. Merry Christmas from [...]
The Parliament of the United Kingdom is renowned as the 'mother of all parliaments' This post is a self-guided walk through the heart of political Westminster, taking in Parliament and associated sights. The walk starts in Smith Square, Westminster, home to party HQ's, lobbyists and political associations and ends in Trafalgar Square. It will take [...]
Somerset House has an illustrious past. The site was once the home of Lord Protector Somerset then Tudor and Stuart queens of the realm before becoming the first home of the Royal Academy (1771-1836), the Royal Society (1780-1857), a London headquarters of the Royal Navy - and then a government tax and records office (1789-1985). [...]