The birth of the NHS Jun 28, 2008
Doubtless this was a big event in her life; but it was an even bigger event in British history. Sylvia, 13, was the first patient to be treated on the NHS.. (Independent)
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Caesar's crossing of the Channel, nearly 21 centuries ago, would alter the course of British history forever. Posted by Roger Sinnott, June 25, 2008 related content: , , links. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Yinka Shonibare: The battle of Trafalgar Jun 25, 2008
Shonibare's work explores British history and colonialism in particular. Born in Britain to Nigerian parents, he uses traditional African fabrics in his work, which express the entangled relationship between Africa and Europe. (Independent)
Hopkins to give us a Lear Jun 25, 2008
"It's pre-Roman, Celtic, very raw. It's a period in British history, from which Tolkien took a lot of his inspiration, where there were thatched-roof roundhouses and fortresses.". Stern's previous directorial efforts have been limited to a couple of comedy shorts: Queer Eye for the Homeless Guy and Jewz N The Hood, both shot in 2005. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Celebrity makers: part two Jun 23, 2008
Xenomania has crafted hits with Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Kylie, but it's their relationship with Girls Aloud that's proved most enduring, authoring an unbroken run of 17 Top 10 singles and making them the most successful girl group in British history. More remarkably, they've achieved this with music that seems enthralled by pop's potential, sonically pioneering songs that have combined dance, rock and rave and resulted in the group being championed by NME as often as MTV.. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
LETTERS: NCT, June 17, 2008 Jun 18, 2008
No time in American or British history has habeas corpus been extended to enemy combatants, ever ... No time in American or British history has habeas corpus been extended to enemy combatants, ever. (North County Times)
U.K.'s House of Lords Uses YouTube to Appeal to Youth Jun 14, 2008
Avoiding any emphasis on tradition and the Lords' place in British history, the videos use contemporary music and short, quick interviews. Many teenagers appear, often expressing negative views about politicians or admitting they are confused about what legislators do. (Fox News)
Britain sends 200 extra troops to Afghanistan Jun 14, 2008
He said: "I think you have got to take a gentle glance at British history and Soviet history with the Afghans to know that when they start fighting, they fight."I think there has been a corporate intake of breath at the Ministry of Defence which has been used, since the Korean War, to relatively bloodless fights. "Now we are going back to the battles our fathers and grandfathers experienced.". (Telegraph.co.uk)
U.K. House Of Lords Heads To YouTube Jun 13, 2008
Instead of emphasizing tradition, wisdom and the Lords' place in British history, the videos use contemporary music and short, quick interviews in an effort to move the Lords into the digital age. Many teenagers appear on the videos, often expressing negative views about politicians or admitting they are confused about what the Lords does. (CBS News)
A faltering thin red line of 'eroes Jun 7, 2008
LONDON - Read British history and it won't be long before a battle will figure. Military traditions in the British Isles are a long and bloody story, stretching back to the nation's ancient Celtic origins. (Asia Times Online)
Tate asks public to help raise 6m to keep Reubens masterpiece Jun 6, 2008
This work is of the utmost significance to British history. Related Links. (Times Online)
* British veteran of World War I celebrates birthday Jun 6, 2008
The first modern Olympics were hosted by Athens, Puccinis La Boheme premiered in Turin and Queen Victoria became the longest reigning monarch in British history. And in a corner of northeast London, an ironmongers wife gave birth to a boy, Henry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
How the West Lost the World Jun 3, 2008
Tokyo took its revenge, 20 years later, by inflicting the greatest defeat in British history, the surrender of Singapore and an army of 80,000 to a Japanese army half that size. A fourth British blunder, which Neville Chamberlain called the "very midsummer of madness," was the 1935 decision to sanction Italy for a colonial war in Ethiopia. (Human Events Online)
Teens Reading the Classics May 28, 2008
Though many would argue it is hardly considered British history, White s humorous retelling of the legend of King Arthur takes readers back to a possible history of Britain, mixed with a great deal of magic and fun. Hundreds of years later in British history, teen readers find the elegance and wit of the likes of Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Sense and Sensibility), and the Bronte sisters (Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre) often irresistible ... Not to be forgotten, however, are the... (Suite101.com)
A Compendium of English History May 26, 2008
From The Cheddar Man to the discovery of DNA, Robert Lacey shares the highs and lows of British history with tales of significant people and events that defined England ... Written in an approachable, relaxed style, Great Tales from English History is an ideal introduction to British history ... The tale of Britain s first historian The Venerable Bede, the commissioning of the King James Bible and the murder of Thomas Becket are a few of the many moments in British history where religious... (Suite101.com)
Cole: 'I'm the luckiest guy' May 22, 2008
D. in British history quotes the poet Macaulay. Then out spake brave Horatius. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Days of whine and poses May 18, 2008
Any other ex-PM in British history would have wanted to twist his wife by the neck for such cringeworthy outpourings, or at least shout: 'It's supposed to be a political wife's memoir, not an update of Looking for Mr Goodbar. But not, it seems, Tony. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Children being failed by teaching, say Tories May 9, 2008
The head of Brighton College, Richard Cairns, told the conference he felt compelled to introduce a basic history course for 11- to 13-year-olds because so few had even a basic grasp of British history. Gove said: "Part of the problem with the way the history curriculum has developed is that it doesn't give people a proper understanding of how this country has developed. I don't think there has been such an emphasis on narrative and causality because there has been too much emphasis on empathy... (Guardian Unlimited)
* British historians raise alarm over forged documents May 8, 2008
Thats a blood libel against Churchill and totally untrue, said Roberts, who called the National Archives the bedrock used by all serious historians for detailed study of British history. He was joined by John Keegan, Antony Beevor, Niall Ferguson and other prominent historians in the call for a public accounting of the forgery affair. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Expert Predicts 'Monsoon Britain' May 8, 2008
Expert Predicts 'Monsoon Britain. Expert Predicts 'Monsoon Britain. (Science Daily)
Saucy reading May 6, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Conrad WaltersMay 6, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Striking look May 6, 2008
The longest strike in British history involved a school in Norfolk. The Burston school strike lasted from 1914 to 1939, when teachers Kitty and Tom Higdon were sacked as they strove for better conditions for their pupils. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Vietnam War continues for many May 3, 2008
Support the troops wrote on May 2, 2008 1:38 PM:" How about support the troops by using them wisely. How about not wasting their lives for nothing. Another Vietnam parallel is that this war will resolve it self when we leave and that could be next year or in 100 years, the the outcome will be the same. We are just delaying the eventual strongman that will come to power, it's the only form of government these countries seem to understand. Bill Buckley, George Will, bright conservatives, thought... (Longview Daily News, WA)
RBS confirms rights issue, will raise 'closer to 10bn' Apr 21, 2008
9 per cent, at 384p after news of the rights issue, the largest in British history, emerged. If the bank goes ahead with the rights issue, it could prompt other British banks to follow suit. (Times Online)
A different kind of Adams family Apr 11, 2008
I ll readily admit to being more enamored with British history than American, which I hope does not appear to denote a lack of enthusiasm for my country s past. In fact, considering a good number of my ancestors lived through the American Revolution, I should be more enthusiastic about the life and times of my early revolutionary forebearers. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
London Heathrow’s New Terminal Five Apr 11, 2008
8 years (46 months) of hearings and debates (the longest discourse of its kind in British history), the construction of Terminal five (T5) was finally approved. Before a spade of earth was turned, Terminal Five had cost its proponents, BAA and BA, 63 million. (Human Events Online)
Girl's Disappearance a Fraud? Apr 11, 2008
Her disappearance sparked one of the largest searches in British history. Three hundred police officers interviewed 6,000 people and searched 3,000 homes in an investigation that they estimate cost more than $2 million. (Time.com)
Brown's gamble on house prices Apr 9, 2008
That's about the sum of Brown's economic 'competence', the worst Chancellor in British history. All that Brown can now think of to do is to try and talk away drops in house prices and brush over the drastic reduction in credit supply. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Lewis's huge voice lifts 'Spirit' Apr 8, 2008
"Spirit," executive produced by Cowell and Clive Davis, became the fastest-selling debut album in British history upon its release last year. Signs on this side of the pond are equally promising as first single "Bleeding Love" recently hit No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart. (Boston Globe)
Plus-Sized Beauty Queen: 'Fat' or Inspiring? Apr 5, 2008
" (Jason Buckner/ Hello! Magazine) The curvaceous 17-year-old beautician trainee, who was the first plus-sized model in British history to make the July finals of the annual contest, was the butt of numerous assaults in a story in London's gossipy "Daily Mail. " "Feted and fawned over for her courage in daring to break the mould, Chloe boasts she wants to be an 'ambassador for curves'," wrote columnist and former Miss England judge Monica Grenfell. "Who does she think she's kidding. (ABC News)
Leona Lewis leaps from U.K. sensation to U.S. star Mar 31, 2008
Simon Cowell, who judges both shows, and RCA Music Group chairman Clive Davis are overseeing her album, Spirit, which arrives April 8 in the USA and is already the biggest-selling debut in British history. MORE. (USA Today -- Life)
A right royal romp Mar 28, 2008
DO WE get our British history lessons from film and TV ... Or is this particularly dramatic slice of British history worth rehashing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
How do police operations get their names? Mar 26, 2008
One of the few exceptions was Operation Julie, given to one of the largest drugs busts in British history, when six million tabs of LSD were recovered by police in North Wales in March 1977. The system is only for operations which are launched in reaction to specific crimes. (BBC News -- UK)
Fleet Street skewers St Paul's wicked witch Mar 20, 2008
The combination of Mills being seen to have done wrong by possibly the most revered living man in British history, and her unfortunate habit of launching into impassioned speeches in her own defence, have resulted in her demonisation. And while a steady stream of poison has been directed at "one-legged Heather" for months, it culminated yesterday in words from the pen of the judge himself. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
A Character Slice of the Druids Mar 20, 2008
Beginning with a figure who looms large in British history, Boadicea, Boudicca, or Boudica, fought under the banner The Truth Against the World. A knotty problem at that time was the tiny nation of Britain. (Suite101.com)
And now cited for Alimony! Mar 18, 2008
3 million and the record for the biggest settlement in British history is still held by businessman John Charman who paid out 48 million to his ex-wife last year. In any case, Sir Paul can always console himself by listening to the refrain of the song he composed and which the Beatles released exactly 44 years ago: "For I don't care too much for money/For money can't buy me love". (India Times)
McCartney settlement 'surprisingly low' Mar 18, 2008
But Mills's payout is only about half the biggest contested divorce settlement in British history $90-million that insurance tycoon John Charman was ordered to pay his wife of almost 30 years in 2006. Geraldine Morris, a lawyer and editor with LexisNexis Butterworths Family Law Service, said the judge had probably taken into account the relative brevity of the Mills-McCartney union. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Mills gets $48.6M from Paul Mar 18, 2008
But Mills' payout is only about half the biggest contested divorce settlement in British history $90 million that insurance tycoon John Charman was ordered to pay his wife of almost 30 years in 2006. Geraldine Morris, a lawyer and editor with LexisNexis Butterworths Family Law Service, said the judge had probably taken into account the relative brevity of the Mills-McCartney union. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mills gets $48.6 million in settlement Mar 18, 2008
" She did not say which charity it might go to, though, or how much she would donate. Mills' jackpot does not rank with the most expensive celebrity divorces. Basketball star Michael Jordan and singer-songwriter Neil Diamond both had to pay out about $150 million to their ex-wives, according to Forbes magazine. British divorce settlements are generally lower than U.S. ones. But Mills' payout is only about half the biggest contested divorce settlement in British history - $90 million that... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mills gets over 24m in divorce Mar 18, 2008
Some newspaper reports had speculated that the deal could have been the highest divorce settlement in British history, outstripping the 48-million businessman John Charman was told to pay his former wife last year. McCartney married Mills in a lavish ceremony in Ireland in June 2002, four years after his first wife, Linda, died from breast cancer. (iAfrica.com)
McCartney Agrees Divorce Deal Mar 18, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Beatles legend McCartney agrees divorce deal Posted: 17 March 2008 2244 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
McCartneys to learn divorce deal Mar 17, 2008
It is thought he may publish his findings in order to end speculation over the size of the financial settlement, which could be the biggest in British history. The current record rests with businessman John Charman, who was ordered to pay 48m to his ex-wife last year. (BBC News -- UK)
Judge to decide Macca divorce Mar 17, 2008
Some reports have speculated, however, that the deal could be the highest divorce settlement in British history, outstripping the 48-million businessman John Charman was told to pay his former wife last year. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Missing British schoolgirl found alive under bed Mar 16, 2008
A MISSING British schoolgirl has been reunited with her mother 24 days after vanishing as she walked home from a swimming lesson, triggering one of the biggest missing persons' inquiries in British history. Nine-year-old Shannon Matthews was found on Friday in a house 1. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Film review: 'Bank Job' a thrilling ride Mar 15, 2008
Based on the infamous 1971 robbery of Lloyds Bank in Marylebone, England, one of the biggest heists in British history, "The Bank Job" is an intelligent thriller with a great cast that delivers a clever plot that's so riveting you'll want to come back for seconds. It's 1971 in East London and Michael X, a radical gangster causing trouble for the British government, is in possession of some compromising photos of a member of the royal family, which he is using to blackmail high-up government... (Northeastern News, MA)
Missing girl found but ordeal is far from over Mar 15, 2008
The raid on the flat in Lidgate Gardens, Batley Carr, brought to an end one of the biggest missing persons inquiries in British history. The charity Missing People said it had passed on a tip-off to police that Shannon might be there. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
High hopes for ‘Boleyn' went the other way Mar 8, 2008
With The Other Boleyn Girl, director Justin Chadwick turns a bit of fascinating British history into a dark chick-flick. Visually with its brilliant costumes and the striking looks of its stars the film most certainly is a beauty to behold. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
First Rights: Genocide Olympics: Bushs moral blindness Mar 8, 2008
Considering that the roots of some of our nation's basic civil liberties of conscience and speech originated during very hard-fought battles throughout British history, it is all the more embarrassing, to say the least, that while a member of the British Royal Family, who is also a supporter of the Dalai Lama, exiled by China, is repelled by the prospect of attending the Summer Olympics, the president of the United States does not want to miss this resplendent sporting pantheon. During his... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Letters to the Editor - 3/5/2008 Mar 6, 2008
" Nick wrote on Mar 5, 2008 6:48 PM:You know "Whizzer", your pretty funny when you talk about the rules on these blogs. How many times have you commented on something someone said the day before? Or is this the new and improved you? I know, you don't think there's anything to improve on right...lol. Just Curious wrote on Mar 5, 2008 7:13 PM:Chris: I provided you with the information that I found on the net. No one is defending or blaming anyone or any organization, civilian or military. You were... (North County Times)
Critic's Column Mar 6, 2008
Though Mary is said to be the younger of the two Boleyn girls in the movie, many scholars of British history claim that Anne was the younger sister. Also, some of the dates and chronologies are fudged to make for a more succinct and connected plot line. (The University Echo, TN)
Ex-Hollinger Chief Conrad Black Started His Prison Term Today in Florida Mar 4, 2008
Grant, who holds a doctoral degree in modern British history from Oxford University in England, said Black wouldn't be the first member of the House of Lords to be jailed. Novelist Jeffrey Archer in 2001 was jailed for four years after being convicted of perjury. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Hodge: Proms lack British values Mar 4, 2008
In a speech at the IPPR thinktank she will also propose that a commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the accession of Henry VIII to the throne next year could be an opportunity to explore the strengths and weaknesses of British history in the same way that the abolition of slavery last year looked at uncomfortable and sensitive issues. Insisting that she wants to play a part in championing the role culture can play in building a sense of belonging, she will argue: "All too often our sectors... (Guardian Unlimited)
Model of success Mar 1, 2008
Several million albums have been sold, her status is assured as the highest-selling classical artist in British history and she has filled venues such as St James's Palace, Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and British army bases in Iraq. But the marketers fall short of really capturing the woman who grew up in the small Welsh town of Neath. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A collector's item: art dealer's 125m gift to the nation is ... Feb 29, 2008
D'Offay became the most significant art philanthropist in modern British history yesterday after announcing he would donate virtually all of his collection including personal gifts made to him by Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys to be held in the care of Tate Gallery and the National Galleries of Scotland. D'Offay, 68, has given 725 paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs worth 125m in the charitable gesture that has inspired praise from the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, and the Tate's... (Independent)
The Other Boleyn Girl Feb 29, 2008
"Lush, intriguing view of Tudor British history from the unusual perspective of Henry VIII's second wife and her neglected sister.". Austin American Statesman. (The Daily Reflector)
McCartney judge 'could go public' Feb 28, 2008
Media reports suggest that Mr Justice Bennet may publish his findings in order to end speculation over the size of the financial settlement, which could be the biggest in British history. Divorce experts have estimated that, based on recent cases, Ms Mills could walk away with 60m of Sir Paul's estimated 825m fortune. (BBC News)
Osama bin London Feb 28, 2008
In one of the biggest anti-terror trials in British history, Mohammed Hamid was found guilty of leading an al-Qaeda inspired terror cell and of running terrorist training camps on British soil with a view to sending recruits on to Afghanistan and East Africa. He is, as a family member described him, evil personified, and had a role in training the July 21, 2005 group of London bombers, who fortunately failed in their attempt to emulate the carnage inflicted by the 7/7 bombers two weeks earlier. (Human Events Online)
U.K. more conscious of pancakes than U.S. politics Feb 23, 2008
Even more strikingly, the landmark nature of deciding between a white woman and a black man for the Democratic presidential nomination felt backwards, even archaic, in Britain; British history includes a female Prime Minister and lacks the relatively recent Civil Rights movement of Americas past. Historically speaking, Americas culture of revolution is centuries old, beginning at the creation of our country. (Yale Herald, CT)
Hero worship Feb 19, 2008
With no prior knowledge of British history, a tour of all the statues across the country would paint a pretty good picture of the past. A wide range of achievements and people, from the ubiquitous Lord Nelson (central London, Greenwich, Birmingham, Liverpool and Portsmouth) to the Skye terrier Bobby (Edinburgh) and St Patrick (Downpatrick), tell stories that are forever acknowledged in bronze and stone. (BBC News -- UK)
Some of the biggest art thefts in recent times Feb 19, 2008
February 2006: Around 300 museum-grade artifacts worth an estimated US$142 million ( 115 million), including paintings, clocks and silver, were stolen from a 17th-century manor house at Ramsbury in southern England, the largest property theft in British history, according to reports. Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
McCartney 'agrees to $120 million divorce settlement' Feb 17, 2008
The two parties had reached a verbal agreement yesterday on what is considered the most expensive divorce in British history, the Daily Mail reported. The warring celebrities took their case to a London family court on Monday to end their two-year battle. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Biggest art heist ever in Zurich Feb 13, 2008
February 2006: Around 300 museum-grade artifacts worth an estimated $142 million, including paintings, clocks and silver, are stolen from a 17th century manor house at Ramsbury in southern England, the largest property theft in British history. February 2006: Four works of art and other objects, including paintings by Matisse, Picasso, Monet and Dali, are stolen from the Museu Chacara do Ceu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by four armed men during a Carnival parade. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Heathrow's Terminal 5 worth the wait Feb 13, 2008
After eight years of bitter controversy and widespread opposition, including a four-year public inquiry that remains the longest in British history, the government eventually approved construction of Terminal 5 in 2001. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
China-British relations at best ever, says official Feb 11, 2008
The president believed that the UK-initiated celebrations, widely deemed as the biggest of its kind in British history, will enhance people's understanding about China, laying a firmer foundation for more unofficial exchanges in every field. Exchanges between women in the two countries, according to Gu, has been very active and effective. (Xinhuanet, China)
A royal marriage - The wedding Feb 10, 2008
She stands uniquely as the longest married monarch in British history, upholding her father's words that were written 60 years ago, "I knew everything was all right.". Mandakini Hiremath is a Claflin instructor and coordinator of the university's writing center. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
