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The Calves Head Club – celebrating a beheaded king!

Tony McMahon11 years ago2 years ago06 mins

The Calves Head Club comprised a group of wealthy London traders and merchants who welcomed the beheading of King Charles the first and the rule of Oliver Cromwell. Even after the Restoration of King Charles the second, the executed king’s son, to the throne – they continued to meet in secret. Wealthy people who disliked…

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British Royal Family suppresses press freedom – in 1660!

Tony McMahon11 years ago2 years ago07 mins

In 1660, King Charles II was acclaimed king bringing to an end over a decade of no monarchy in Britain. The experiment of Oliver Cromwell in government with no king came to an end. Contrary to royalist propaganda – not everybody welcomed this. Many people in England for different reasons had no love for the…

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The prince who wanted an execution in front of his own house

Tony McMahon12 years ago2 years ago06 mins

The prince who wanted an execution in front of his own house

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  • Nude bathing in Victorian London
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