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The Witan

It could be argued that the concept of a parliament has its roots in Anglo-Saxon England with the Witan, or Witenagemot. This was a meeting or council of wise men whose role was to advise the king…

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The Cavity Magnetron

Hard to believe, but a vital component of your domestic microwave oven helped the Allies win World War Two. Invented by John Randall and Harry Boot in 1940, the cavity magnetron was essential for creating compact, high-frequency radar…

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A Timeline of Parliament

The UK Parliament is made up of the Monarch, House of Lords and the House of Commons. Known as ‘The Mother of Parliaments’ this parliamentary system has been copied by many countries around the world. Its foundation began way back with the Anglo-Saxon Witan…

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Indian Cavalry Units in British Wars: Diversity and Gallantry

Multi-ethnic cavalry was as essential to the British during the days of Empire as it had been to the Romans in the days of the Roman Empire.

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Living with The Boss: Apprentices and Maids

To take on a job as an apprentice or female domestic servant usually required living under the same roof as the employer. Not an easy relationship; but there were manuals available, advising on how best to conduct oneself in the employer’s home…

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