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The final ban came in June 1647, when Parliament passed an outright ban on Christmas, Easter and Whitsun festivities, services and celebrations - although they also introduced a monthly secular public holiday (like a modern bank holiday) instead... (4/9)

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2019-12-12

6 December 1642 Royalist forces under William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle defeated Ferdinando, Lord Fairfax at leaving Parliamentarian forces in Yorkshire divided. Newcastle then took the opportunity to secure Pontefract.

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2019-12-06

5 December 1659 London apprentices presented a petition demanding the return of Parliament and an election. Soldiers were attacked as a riot broke out. Col. Hewson ordered his troops to fire on the mob; a number of apprentices were killed or wounded.

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2019-12-05

"The Lords degenerate by Luxury Idleness &c and the Crown is always forced to govern by new Men" Jonathan Swift, 1719

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2019-12-05

While the fight for votes for women has long been regarded as a movement led and supported by women, it is important to recognize that men participated in the struggle, both in and outside Parliament. Find out more: https://t.co/JHGHwWJWDP

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2019-12-03

It will be 100 years on 1st December that the first female took her seat in Parliament. For over 200 years beforehand it was males only. Whatever your party - WOMEN USE YOUR VOTE.

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2019-11-30

25 November 1644 Oliver Cromwell denounces the Earl of Manchester's leadership of the Eastern Association army in Parliament. The ensuing debates led to reforms in Parliament’s armies and an increased professionalism in its officers.

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2019-11-25

"the shining light or rather the blazing star of this country" - Richard Grosvenor (later Earl Grosvenor) on William Pitt the Elder 1758 when seconding the Address in in support of the Pitt-Newcastle "the glory of this country"

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2019-11-23

Pupil Parliament we’re proud to have raised over £250 for in the ‘Spots and Stripes’ day they organised. They are very proud!

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2019-11-19

This 'blonde bombshell' was sexy enough to raise eyebrows on the ATS wartime recruitment strategies in parliament. Would it now? Final week to see 'The art of Persuasion: Wartime Posters by Abram Games' .

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2019-11-18

NSW Parliament has launched an inquiry into the use of exotic animals in circuses, and keeping dolphins and whales (cetaceans) in captivity. Let's speak out for the welfare of these captive wild animals that suffer for our entertainment. Let them be free. https://t.co/002UwGks1p

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2019-11-18

Would some1 remind that week won't work. The PM doesn't want 2 offend Americans by recalling Parliament during the week of the US Thanksgiving! Btw, what is the status of this 's American Citizenship? 😋


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2019-11-12

It's 🔥 Guy Fawkes makes an appearance in our British History Wallbook for his failed plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament! After a tip-off, all the ammunition was discovered being stored in Coughton Court, a Tudor mansion in Warwickshire!

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2019-11-06