On this day in 1649

For any Brit with republican leanings who is still trying to forget yesterday’s antediluvian pantomime in Westminster otherwise known as the State Opening of Parliament, 19th May 1649 is a significant date. On that day in 1649 the English Parliament enacted a law entitled “Act Declaring and Constituting the People of England to be a … Continue reading On this day in 1649

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