Amery

Amery is the family name of two British politicians, a father and son, who were members of the... More >>

Britain

Britain is the name sometimes used for the United Kingdom. The country is officially known as the... More >>

Brut

Brut, broot, was the great-grandson of Aeneas, the mythical Trojan hero and ancestor of the Roman... More >>

Coffee house

Coffee house was a type of cafe that served as a center of business, cultural, and political life... More >>

Corn Laws

Corn Laws were enforced in Britain from the 1400's to 1846 to control the price of grains, called... More >>

Cousins, Frank

Cousins, Frank (1904-1986), was a British labor union leader. He became minister of technology in... More >>

Defender of the Faith

Defender of the Faith is one of the titles used by British sovereigns. In 1521, King Henry VIII... More >>

Fraser of the North Cape, Lord

Fraser of the North Cape, Lord (1888-1981), Bruce Austin Fraser, commanded British fleets in... More >>

Great Fire of London

Great Fire of London destroyed large areas of London in 1666. The fire began in Pudding Lane,... More >>

Laird

Laird is the Scottish equivalent of the English word lord. A laird is a landowner in Scotland and... More >>

Lugard, Lord

Lugard, Lord (1858-1945), Frederick Dealtry Lugard, was one of the greatest British colonial... More >>

Luton Hoo

Luton Hoo is a mansion in Bedfordshire, England. It stands in an estate about 2 miles (3.2... More >>

Maclennan, Robert Adam Ross

Maclennan, Robert Adam Ross (1936-...), a Scottish politician, became the last leader of the... More >>

Macleod, Iain

Macleod, Iain (1913-1970), was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. He became... More >>

Manor of Northstead

Manor of Northstead is one of the two offices that members of the British Parliament can take to... More >>