British history facts

1. The English common law known as the doctrine of "Ancient Lights," holds that people can have a reasonable expectation of sunlight; and that when they do, their neighbors ought not to take it away. #british #english #history #ancient #india #wtf #didyouknow #law #rule

1. Gingerbread men originate from the Court of Elizabeth I of England, who ordered the cookies to be baked in the likeness of important guests to her court. #food #history #queen #england #monarch #king #england #travel #country #world

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Just how much tea do British people drink anyway?

01. In medieval England, eels were used and accepted, to an extent, as currency, mostly in rental agreements. Many rental agreements where the landlord stipulated the rent due in "eel currency" have been found. #uk #unitedkingdom #england #history #london #20thcentury #1900s

Curious but true.

Eras in British history.

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Did Henry intend to stop Anne Boleyns beheading?

01. In the midst of a financial crisis in 1720, the British parliament deliberated a resolution suggesting that bankers be placed in sacks with snakes and then dumped into the Thames River.

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01. Helena, the Comtesse de Noailles, was born into a wealthy and noble English family. Although her marital life was short-lived, having married the Duc de Mouchy, she remained childless. When she came across a portrait of a young girl that captivated her, she was determined to bring this child into her life. Thus, she adopted the girl, embarking on an unconventional journey of child-rearing. Her methods for raising the adopted girl were far from ordinary.

1. In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston marathon with an official number. After realizing that a woman was running, race organizer Jock Semple went after her trying to stop. The photographs taken of the incident made headlines around the world.

1. During the Zong Massacre, in 1781, a British slave ship threw 130 chained African slaves overboard and claimed compensation under the ship's insurance. They falsely blamed the act on water shortage and lost their case.

01. During the English Civil War, Lady Mary Bankes defended a castle from over 200 attackers with only five men under her initial command. She would be reinforced by 80 royalists and would hold against a total of 600 men for three years before being betrayed and forced to surrender. #war #battle #history #didyouknow #interesting #fascinating #british #english #lady #women #crime #finance #famine #india #company #corporation #britain #greatbritain

01. During WW2, British cryptanalyst Dilly Knox often deciphered coded enemy messages in his tub, so he successfully lobbied to have one placed in his office. #worldwar2 #ww2 #secondworldwar #history #battle #pow

A list of fun and interesting facts about The United Kingdom, including infamous wars, landmarks and the capital city London.