Category Archives: political stance

The Border Wars Between England and Scotland

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The political struggle that has dominated much of England/Scotland’s history was often a result of the border wars. In Elizabethan times the Anglo-Scottish border counties, especially Northumberland, were the home of lawless clans who spent their lives raiding and marauding. … Continue reading →

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Regency Scandal: Princess Charlotte’s Indiscretions

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

In the spring of 1812, George IV’s attempted to pique his daughter’s, Princess Charlotte of Wales, interest in William of Orange. The move would have strengthened England’s alliance with the Netherlands. Orange had lived in exile in England and had … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: William John Napier, 9th Lord Napier, Royal Navy Officer

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

William John Napier, 9th Lord Napier (Chinese: 律勞卑; 1786 – 11 October 1834) was a Royal Navy officer, politician and diplomat. Early Life He was the son of Francis Napier, 8th Lord Napier (1758–1823) and the father of Francis Napier, … Continue reading →

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Regency Economic Disaster: The Great Stock Exchange Fraud of 1814

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Great Stock Exchange Fraud of 1814 was a hoax or fraud centered on false information about the then-ongoing Napoleonic Wars, affecting the London Stock Exchange in 1814. The du Bourg Hoax On the morning of Monday, 21 February 1814, … Continue reading →

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England’s 1835 Highway Act Codifies the Laws Relating to Highways

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Highway Act 1835 (5 & 6 Will 4 c 50) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was one of the Highway Acts 1835 to 1885. Parish Boards The Highway Act 1835 placed highways under … Continue reading →

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1835~Last English Execution for Buggery: James Pratt and John Smith

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, English law was changed to support the marriage of those of the same sex. Therefore, I thought I would point out a situation when buggery was still considered a crime. James Pratt (1805–1835) also known as John Pratt, and … Continue reading →

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