THEME History of Organisations
Harold I Harefoot King of England
Harold Harefoot I was the son of Cnut, his mother was Elgifu and again the succession of a strong King is poorly organised after his death…
Read MoreKing Cnut Canute 995-1035
Cnut was a strong and brutal ruler who managed to control England , Denmark and Norway having demolished the inheritance of Alfred the Great by removing Ethelred and Edmund but would he fair any better in ensuring a smooth succession down his family lines, another intriguing family?
Read MoreKing Henry I Son of The Conqueror
Henry I 4th Son of William the Conqueror a lucky man to inherit the crown and creates the start of the rise of the Dukes of Anjou and Acquataine and the Plantagenents…
Read MoreEdward VI and Vagrancy Act 1547 Poor Laws
The Vagrancy Act 1547 was an uncaring response to a complicated social and economic situation after the death of King Henry VIII. The poor were penalized for a series of poor decisions by the Privy Council.
Read MoreWestminster Hall 1097
Westminster Hall, Westminster London, the oldest building in Parliament with the most stunning hammerbeam roof
Read MoreThe Gold State Coach
The Gold State coach, one of the most beautiful objects in the Royal household.
Read MoreSaxon Guilds and Livery Companies
In Saxon Britain,before the poor law acts were introduced, religious guilds formed to provide support and relief for their members. As communities became more settled, working together to provide mutual help made sense. Many of these guilds became City Livery Companies.
Read MoreStatute Punishment of Beggars and Vagabonds 1531
Was Henry VIII and his rule kind to Beggars? How does this act reflect the longer timeline of legislative events that lead to our current day Welfare State and how far back do the roots go, a snippet in a series of linked posts, designed to piece together the evidence that led to the British Welfare State. With great relevance and resonance with our current and hard pressed economic climate…
Read MoreThe Use of Antiseptics in Operating Theatres
The problem of infection in operating theatres had been known about from the end of the C18th through the C19th. More people were dying from infections acquired in the operating theatre than were dying of their ailments. Florence Nightingale highlighted the need for a rigorous approach to hospital hygiene and Lister’s work with carbolic, changed…
Read MoreChloroform For Anaesthesia
The miracle of the discovery of chloroform and it’s use as an anaesthetic by James Young Simpson
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