Historian. Born William Edward Hartpole Lecky in Newtonpark, County Dublin, Ireland. Initially he studied to be a priest in the Protestant Church of Ireland, but turned to historiography. His chief work is 'A History of England During the Eighteenth Century' published in parts from 1878 to 1890. Died at his home, 38 Onslow Gardens.
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W. E. H. Lecky
London County Council W.E.H. Lecky, 1838-1903, historian and essayist lived a...
A society that exists to encourage interest in, and to care for the environment and history of Peckham and the surrounding area.
From the picture source website: "The association came into being to commemorate and bring together veterans and families of the Siege of Malta (1940 to 1943)."
American entrepreneur from Missouri, best known for McCulloch chainsaws and for purchasing London Bridge, which he moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona - one of the cities he founded. He purchased it...
Mainly known for 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' Click on external site for an entertaining and enthusiastic introduction to the writings. It was there that we learnt that...
Reigned: 1910 - 1936. Born third in line to the throne, after his father (who became King Edward VII) and his elder brother Prince Albert Victor, who died early. Crowned on 22 June 1911. Married ...
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