Born Islington. Ecclesiastical historian and poet. At Pembroke College, Oxford, he became one of the ‘Birmingham Group’ along with William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones. He was considered for Poe...
Person, Poetry, Religion, History
Edward Augustus was the 4th son of George III and the father of Queen Victoria.In 1818 the only legitimate grandchild of George III died, leaving the succession shaky. The three unmarried sons of ...
Politician. Born at 7 Queen Square, Liverpool. Entered parliament in 1828. He played a leading part in humanitarian reforms, including the abolition of capital punishment for minor offences and of ...
Person, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare
C.H. For 34 years editor of The Observer. Born Birkenhead. Died Beaconsfield.
Person, Journalism / Publishing
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