Place    From 2/3/1836 

Texas

Categories: Politics & Administration

Countries: USA

After Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, Britain was one of the first countries in the world to recognize the Republic of Texas as a nation.

From Statesman: The United Kingdom enjoys a special relationship with Texas. Brits were there at the beginning: Richard Ballantine of Scotland, William Blazeby of England, Samuel Burns of Ireland and 23 others born in the British Isles crossed that line in the sand drawn by Col. William Travis at the Alamo. And Britain was one of the few countries in the world to recognize the new republic.

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Texas

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Texas Legation

The plaque was erected on the initiative of Sir Alfred Bossom MP, then presid...

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Admiral, Sir John Colpoys, GCB

Admiral, Sir John Colpoys, GCB

Naval officer.  While attempting to control the 1797 Spithead mutiny, Colpoys ordered the shooting of his own crew thus causing the death of several men (we can't find an exact number).  Not surpri...

Person, Armed Forces, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Poplar Rates Rebellion

Poplar Rates Rebellion

Tax protest led by George Lansbury supported by the councillors of Poplar Borough Council.  On behalf of Poplar, an extremely poor borough, they held back taxes and were taken to court for non-paym...

Event, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Mrs Edith Mary Parnell Parnell

Mrs Edith Mary Parnell Parnell

Edith Mary Wooster was born on 15 January 1862 in Bath, Somerset, the fourth of the six children of William Wooster (1831-1891) and Eliza Wooster née Lewis (1831-1913). On 8 May 1862 she was baptis...

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
George Washington

George Washington

Born Virginia, USA. First President USA.

Person, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous, USA

1 memorial
Gordon Campbell

Gordon Campbell

Canadian diplomat and politician. Born in Vancouver. He was the 34th Premier of British Columbia from 2001 to 2011, leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party and from 2011 to 2016, Canadian High...

Person, Politics & Administration, Canada

1 memorial