THEME History of Organisations
Marshalsea Prison first mentioned in 1373
The Marshalsea debtors prison first records show it existing as early as 1373…Charles Dickens father was imprisoned there and this had a major impact on Dickens work.
Read MoreThe first railway terminus at Euston 1837
Euston station was the first mainline station to be built in London. In July 1837, the London and Birmingham Railway opened it’s first terminus. It was to have been built at Camden at Chalk Farm but it was proposed that that it should be brought closer to the metropolis and an Act of parliament in…
Read MoreCrimea War 1854-1856
A short reflection on the Crimean War and it’s aftermath
Read MoreTolpuddle Martyrs formed a Trade Union in 1834
Tolpuddle Martyrs paid a heavy price for standing up for rural workers rights as late as 1834…
Read MoreLord Horatio Nelson 1758-1805
Lord Horatio Nelson
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