Who starred opposite Walter Pidgeon in the 1942 film 'Mrs. Miniver'?

Mrs. Miniver (1942) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A British family struggles to survive the first months of World War II. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 38 titles created 29 Dec 2011 a list of 36 titles created 06 Apr 2013 a list of 25 titles created 03 Nov 2013 a list of 37 titles created 30 Oct 2014 a list of 25 titles created 7 months ago Search for " Mrs. Miniver " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     6     Oscars. Another    2 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Photos The biopic of the famous French muckraking writer and his involvement in fighting the injustice of the Dreyfuss Affair. Director: William Dieterle Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy, but his level gaze and twinkling eyes make it clear that he knows ... See full summary  » Director: Leo McCarey The rise and fall of a corrupt politician, who makes his friends richer and retains power by dint of a populist appeal. Director: Robert Rossen The ups and downs of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. , famed producer of extravagant stage revues, are portrayed. Director: Robert Z. Leonard A reporter pretends to be Jewish in order to cover a story on anti-Semitism, and personally discovers the true depths of bigotry and hatred. Director: Elia Kazan Midshipman Roger Byam joins Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian aboard HMS Bounty for a voyage to Tahiti. Bligh proves to be a brutal tyrant and, after six pleasant months on Tahiti, ... See full summary  » Director: Frank Lloyd A group of very different individuals staying at a luxurious hotel in Berlin deal with each of their respective dramas. Director: Edmund Goulding A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. Director: Frank Capra A middle-aged butcher and a school teacher who have given up on the idea of love meet at a dance and fall for each other. Director: Delbert Mann A newspaper editor settles in an Oklahoma boom town with his reluctant wife at the end of the nineteenth century. Director: Wesley Ruggles A cavalcade of English life from New Year's Eve 1899 until 1933 seen through the eyes of well-to-do Londoners Jane and Robert Marryot. Amongst events touching their family are the Boer War,... See full summary  » Director: Frank Lloyd Prince Hamlet struggles over whether or not he should kill his uncle, whom he suspects has murdered his father, the former king. Director: Laurence Olivier Edit Storyline The Minivers, an English "middle-class" family experience life in the first months of World War II. While dodging bombs, the Minivers' son courts Lady Beldon's granddaughter. A rose is named after Mrs. Miniver and entered in the competition against Lady Beldon's rose. Written by Michael Rice <TheMikeRic@aol.com> VOTED THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE! See more  » Genres: 1 December 1942 (Sweden) See more  » Also Known As: A Família Miniver See more  » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color: Did You Know? Trivia William Wyler openly admitted that he made the film for propaganda reasons. Wyler - who was born in Germany - strongly believed that the US should join the war against Nazism, and was concerned that America's policy of isolationism would prove damaging, so he made a film that showed ordinary Americans what their British equivalents were undergoing at the time. The film's subsequent success had a profound effect on American sympathy towards the plight of the British. See more » Goofs Just after Mrs. Miniver hands the German pilot a bottle of milk to drink, spilled milk appears all over his coat. The milk subsequently disappears and reappears on the coat several times between


On the 22nd. June 1979 former Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe was found not guilty of plotting to kill which male model?

Jeremy Thorpe - Who is talking about Jeremy Thorpe on FLICKR Tags: thatwastheyearthatwas1977    1977 The first Apple Computer goes on sale. Quebec adopts French as the official language. Jimmy Carter is elected as the President of United States and the first oil flows through the Trans Alaskan Oil Pipeline. The precursor to the GPS system in use today is started by US Department of defense. Elvis Presley Dies from a heart attack aged 42. British Public sector trade unions including Firefighters strike for wage increases over the 10% ceiling imposed by the British government. The first ever Quadraphonic concert in London by Pink Floyd. The first commercial flight Concord London to New York. NASA space shuttle makes its first test flight off the back of a jetliner. Voyager I and Voyager II are launched unmanned to explore the outer solar system. When Britain's fire crews walked out on national strike, members of the public were advised to take matters into their own hands. Although the armed services, with their so-called "Green Goddess" fire engines, were drafted in, they were seen by many as a last line of defence. As the strike took hold in the encroaching winter of November 1977, people were encouraged to keep buckets of sand and water at home. And at a time when many still relied on open fires for heating, householders were advised to have their chimneys cleaned. The London Fire Brigade issued its own 11-point safety guide, advising checking for smouldering cigarettes and leaving only essential electrical appliances like fridges plugged in. The strike began on 14 November and lasted for nine weeks, running through to the New Year. At the time fire fighters worked a basic 48-hour week, for which they were paid an average of £71.10, which amounted to £3,700 a year. The fire fighters finally agreed to settle for a 10% pay rise with guarantees of future increases and they went back to work on 16 January. Silver Jubilee of 1977 The Queen’s first biggie was the Silver Jubilee of 1977. The two previous monarchs had not reached this milestone; the Queen’s father King George VI died after only 15 years and two months on the throne and her uncle Edward VIII did not even make it to a year. Britain in 1977 had recently experienced power cuts, a forerunner of the Winter of Discontent. No wonder the country was in the mood for a party. But celebrations were different then. Children’s parties used to consist of jelly and ice-cream and Pass The Parcel; now they want a cabaret show and expensive goody bags. Similarly, the Diamond Jubilee involves a cast of thousands and many hours of airtime each day over the better part of a week. The Silver Jubilee coverage consisted of less than seven hours in total, mostly on Jubilee day itself, with not a single celebrity in sight – unless you count Margot (actress Penelope Keith) from The Good Life presenting Jubilee Jackanory. The Royal Family was smaller 35 years ago so the Queen had to carry out all her own Jubilee engagements. She went on a royal progress through Britain, much of it by car, so that she could be seen by as many people as possible, even if time did not allow for a walkabout in every town. Late in Jubilee year, a newspaper published a picture of her looking weary, with the comment “Well she IS 51.” And now here she is doing just as much at 86. The tide was already turning in 1977 as that was the first year when foreign cars outsold British ones. In Silver Jubilee year leisure for most people meant watching your newly-acquired (but in many cases rented) colour TV. There were only three channels – BBC1, BBC2 and ITV – but somehow there was always something worth watching. The Professionals was a favourite, starring Martin Shaw (sporting a bubble perm) and Lewis Collins and their Ford Capri, as was The New Avengers, a revival of the Sixties series, starring Joanna Lumley and her Purdey hairdo, a modern take on the pudding bowl. Roots, the ground-breaking mini-series tracing a black man’s family history from capture in West Africa, was broadcast in April 1977. Morecambe and Wise r


Who played 'Fletcher Christian' to Charles Laughton's 'Captain Bligh' in the film 'Mutiny On The Bounty'?

Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Mutiny on the Bounty ( 1935 ) Not Rated | Midshipman Roger Byam joins Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian aboard HMS Bounty for a voyage to Tahiti. Bligh proves to be a brutal tyrant and, after six pleasant months on Tahiti, ... See full summary  » Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 11 Oct 2010   a list of 40 titles created 13 Feb 2011 a list of 24 titles created 14 Nov 2013 a list of 49 images created 28 Nov 2014 a list of 32 titles created 08 Jul 2015 Title: Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) 7.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    2 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Photos The biopic of the famous French muckraking writer and his involvement in fighting the injustice of the Dreyfuss Affair. Director: William Dieterle The ups and downs of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. , famed producer of extravagant stage revues, are portrayed. Director: Robert Z. Leonard A group of very different individuals staying at a luxurious hotel in Berlin deal with each of their respective dramas. Director: Edmund Goulding A British family struggles to survive the first months of World War II. Director: William Wyler In 1787, British ship Bounty leaves Portsmouth to bring a cargo of bread-fruit from Tahiti but the savage on-board conditions imposed by Captain Bligh trigger a mutiny led by officer Fletcher Christian. Directors: Lewis Milestone, Carol Reed Stars: Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard, Richard Harris A newspaper editor settles in an Oklahoma boom town with his reluctant wife at the end of the nineteenth century. Director: Wesley Ruggles The rise and fall of a corrupt politician, who makes his friends richer and retains power by dint of a populist appeal. Director: Robert Rossen A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. Director: Frank Capra A cavalcade of English life from New Year's Eve 1899 until 1933 seen through the eyes of well-to-do Londoners Jane and Robert Marryot. Amongst events touching their family are the Boer War,... See full summary  » Director: Frank Lloyd Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy, but his level gaze and twinkling eyes make it clear that he knows ... See full summary  » Director: Leo McCarey Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become fighter pilots in World War I. Directors: William A. Wellman, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast Stars: Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen A middle-aged butcher and a school teacher who have given up on the idea of love meet at a dance and fall for each other. Director: Delbert Mann Edit Storyline Midshipman Roger Byam joins Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian aboard HMS Bounty for a voyage to Tahiti. Bligh proves to be a brutal tyrant and, after six pleasant months on Tahiti, Christian leads the crew to mutiny on the homeward voyage. Even though Byam takes no part in the mutiny, he must defend himself against charges that he supported Christian. Written by Eric Sorensen <Eric_Sorensen@fc.mcps.k12.md.us> A Thousand Hours of Hell For One Moment of Love! See more  » Genres: Meuterei auf der Bounty See more  » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color: Clark Gable was widely felt to be miscast in this film. See more » Goofs The Christmas scene back in England shows a Christmas tree, but these weren't introduced to England until after Prince Albert brought the tradition over from Germany around 1840. See more » Quotes Captain William Bligh : During the recent heavy weather, I've had the opportunity to wa


Which serial killer hanged himself in his cell on New Years day 1995, before being tried for crimes he committed?

Charles Bronson made Fred West commit suicide: Prisoner taunted killer in Birmingham | Daily Star PA/EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS SUICIDE: Serial killer Fred West was found hanged in his cell The 62-year-old – known as Britain's most violent inmate – was two cells away from the evil monster in 1994. Bronson, who has been in prison for 40 years, says he "kept on at him day and night to top himself". Serial killer West hung himself in his cell at Winson Green prison in January 1995 after being charged with 12 murders. He was due to stand trial in November alongside his wife Rose – who received life behind bars for her part in the heinous crimes. Writing in his new book, Charlie Bronson Stole My Sanity, the infamous lag says: "I drove him mad (let’s face it, he was a beast). "When he hanged himself he did us all a favour – especially me ('cos I was losing my voice). "Why can’t Rose follow him straight to Hell?. We can have a party then.” PA EVIL: Rose West was found guilty of 10 murders at her and Fred's home in Gloucestershire “I drove him mad.” Charles Bronson Rose West, now 61, remains incarcerated at HMP Low Newton in Durham and was the first woman to receive a "life means life" sentence, ending any chance of her being released. Bronson, now known as Charles Salvador, talks more about his – and other inmate's – attitude to child molesters and killers of the elderly behind bars. He explains how many have the worst time in prison, often being targeted by violent attackers for preying on the weak. Early on in the book, he writes: "The only way they can help society is to top themselves." EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS INMATE: Bronson, now Salvador, pictured in 1992 outside Wormwood Scrubs prison He later goes on to claim how serial killer Patrick "Psycho" Mackay – who murdered two old ladies and nine others was often targeted by cons. "Some days we would get lucky and catch him in the shower. "He never once fought back. He just screamed like a little girl, rolling into a ball on the floor." "Up against an 80-year-old woman he was Tarzan, oh yes, a big, brave f****r. Facing a man, he was p***y." PA PRISON: The notorious lag has turned to art and writing in recent years He added: "Don't ever forget he's a monster. If you show him one ounce of humanity, he will only show you contempt." Throughout his book, prison veteran Bronson speaks openly about his 40 years behind bars – beginning his tale: "There's a very strong possibility I could well end my days in prison." From the likes of his good friend Ronnie Kray to murderer Dennis Nilsen, Bronson goes on to reveal some of the most insane prisoners he has encountered. Over the next four days, the Daily Star Online will take you inside the world of the notorious inmate and the dangerous friends and foes he has made behind bars. **TOMORROW – BRONSON'S PRISON CONFESSIONS**


Which British pop group had a hit with 'Brontosaurus'?

1980's Music played in the 80's Bands groups singers memories from The People History Site Hair Metal Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Cher, Hall & Oates, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, John Mellencamp, George Michael, Tiffany, New Kids on the Block, Debbie Gibson, Wham! Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Grandmaster Flash, Africa Bambaata, LL Cool J, Kurtis Blow, Salt-n-Pepa, Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy, Biz Markie, Eric B. & Rakim, Ice-T, NWA, Jungle Brothers, Gang Starr Culture Club, Duran Duran, Devo, A Flock of Seagulls, Blondie, Talking Heads, The Cars, The Pretenders, Elvis Costello, The B-52s, The Go-Gos, The Beat, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, The Police, The Clash, Billy Idol, The Cure, Spandeau Ballet, The Bangles Van Halen, Poison, Twisted Sister, Motley Crue, Warrant, Cinderella, Europe, Guns n' Roses, Skid Row, Metallica, Anthrax, Ratt, Pantera, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Def Leppard, Aerosmith MTV Arguably the most important event to influence music during the 1980s was the creation of the cable network MTV (Music Television). MTV was the first network to exclusively showcase music videos, making its debut on August 1st, 1981. The first music video to be played on the channel was, appropriately, the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star," as music would forever change and the focus would shift from music and lyrics to fashion and theatrics, at least in the world of pop music. The original concept of the network was to play music videos twenty-four hours a day, every day. And, while this has obviously changed since then, the innovative concept created a whole new breed of pop star. Digital download "Happy Birthday" prints Just $3.39 New Pop Superstars Pop stars and their music changed in the 1980s with the help of MTV and a greater focus on image. A new breed of mega-stars emerged, becoming iconic mascots for the genre and defining the decade through fashion, talent and persona. Some of the superstars to emerge were Madonna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Prince. They experienced a level of fame and success not seen since Elvis Presley and the Beatles. These stars influenced fashion through their music videos, giving fans a first hand glimpse into emerging trends. Their songs set the gold standard for what pop music should be, and through constant reinvention they were able to navigate the pop culture world and keep themselves relevant. Thirty years on, they are still the standard that today's pop stars get compared to. There are several reasons they these pop mega-stars emerged, the main one being they were genuinely talented artists. Other reasons include a greater public interest in celebrity gossip, fashion and and increased obsession with pop culture. It also was related to the public having an increased disposable income and a want to imitate celebrity affluence. Changes in technology also contributed to the availability of music (MTV), better ways to listen (CDs and cassettes), and portability of music (the Walkman and boom-boxes). Lastly, a lot of these superstars' success can be accounted for through smart marketed by record companies and the artists' ability to look at themselves as brands. Old Pop Stars and Their New Solo Careers One trend in pop music during the decade was the re-emergence of older musicians who had once been popular as a part of a group or duo into their own solo careers. Some examples include Diana Ross, Cher, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner and Paul McCartney. These artists had already experienced success during the 1960s and 1970s and a few of them had even tried becoming actors during that time. They also came into successful solo careers after adapting to the new musical landscape. Cher, Tina Turner and Diana Ross all updated their looks to keep up with fashion, Lionel Richie made memorable music videos and adapted his soulful sound into the new style of pop music and Paul McCartney collaborated with other successful musicians to keep himself relevant. Part of the reason


Which river separates Zimbabwe from South Africa?

From Zimbabwe to South Africa in search of an education - BBC News BBC News From Zimbabwe to South Africa in search of an education By Mukul Devichand Crossing Continents, BBC Radio 4 7 September 2011 Read more about sharing. Close share panel The collapse of affordable schooling in Zimbabwe is leading thousands of children to make a perilous trek to South Africa. But some of those who make it, penniless, to Johannesburg, get what they want - a top-quality education. The wide Limpopo river that separates Zimbabwe and South Africa is known for its crocodiles, snakes and unpredictable currents. But for Zimbabwean children crossing the border, alone, it is human beings who pose the biggest danger. Moses Matenere was 17 years old when he made the crossing a couple of years ago. Trapped in the lawless no-man's-land between the Limpopo river and the electric fence that stretches along South Africa's border, the teenager was attacked by a gang of armed thieves - known locally as the Magomagoma. The gang robbed Moses, threatening him by holding a knife under his legs. They then forced him to watch other men captured by the gang, as they were told to rape young girls. "They just rape... it happened in front of my eyes," he remembers, shuddering with the pain of the memory. Sacrifices Back in Zimbabwe, Moses came from a family with connections. As a member of the ruling Zanu-PF party, Moses' father got his son into a good school. Image caption Moses Matenere dreams of returning home as a qualified doctor At the time, Zimbabwe boasted one of the best education systems in Africa, but in 2008, amid hyperinflation and political violence, the country sank into chaos. Teachers went unpaid, and school fees rocketed. When Moses' father died, his mother could no longer pay the bills and had to withdraw her son from school. Most Zimbabwean families still value education, however, and believe it is worth making sacrifices for. So a couple of years ago, Moses' mother packed him some rice scones and he joined the invisible train of children living on the streets, begging and heading to South Africa. It was not an easy journey. After his encounter with the Magomagoma at the border, Moses managed to get to Johannesburg in a shared taxi, persuading the driver that his cousin in the city would pay the fare on their arrival. But the cousin never turned up and the driver took his revenge, holding Moses hostage for more than a week, and beating him with ropes. When he finally escaped, he found his way to the Central Methodist Church. This is a sanctuary for Zimbabweans in Johannesburg, who make up a large proportion of the 1,000 or more destitute people who sleep on its floor every night. Any unaccompanied children who turn up are helped out on the fourth floor by volunteer Takudzwa Chikoro, a former child migrant himself, now aged 21. "Most of the children have stories," he tells me, in the dark, as children sleep on the floor around him. "Some have been raped, some have been robbed." Cambridge syllabus Takudzwa has his own harrowing story. At the age of 16, he too was robbed by the Magomagoma - rumoured to be former Zimbabwean soldiers - and then had to walk across the South African bush drinking from waterholes used by wild animals. Find out more Hear the full report on Crossing Continents on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday 8 September at 11:00 BST and Monday 12 September at 20:30 BST Follow Radio 4 on Facebook After he arrived in Johannesburg, he slept rough and worked for traditional African healers - sangomas - some of whom put children to work in the criminal underworld. But like Moses, one day he arrived at the Methodist church. He was given a bed in a church dormitory in Soweto, and a place at the church-run Albert School. The church is sometimes criticised for the squalor of the living conditions it provides for adults and children. But for the Zimbabwean migrant children who make up the majority of the Albert School's pupils it provides what they want most - an education similar to the one they began in Zimbabwe. "They tend to feel that what [ot


With which boy-band did Mariah Carey cover the Phil Collins hit 'Against All Odds'?

Mariah Carey - Against All Odds - Amazon.com Music 5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Collaboration! By Eric Smith on February 28, 2002 I'm wondering why Westlife isn't popular in the United States, as their voices in the song are a LOT more well-trained then such American acts as *N Sync and Backstreet Boys (Thank God the only Boy Band from the US she did collaboration was with 98 Degrees whose voices are much better then N Sync, etc). I am glad that she did this re-make and honestly I hate the original version...I didn't even know it was a Phil Collins song. the first time I heard it was with Mariah singing it, and then when I heard the original I found myself asking "What the hell is this?" (Same thing with "Lady Marmalade" orig. version and re-make) because it's just so much better (Maybe because the other one is kind of outdated?). Anyways I thought the solo version on Rainbow was great but this one was even better. Why can't we have boy bands like this in the U.S? They are together in this album and it's a shame it wasn't released in the states. A must have for any Mariah Carey, West Life and of course Phil Collins fan (That is if you can stand the fact that someone that has a *gasp* better voice then him and made a remake of a classic). Buy this album or download the single or something. Incredible!! 5.0 out of 5 stars Mariah Really Shines On This One ! By Amazon Customer on July 16, 2001 To be really honest I never did like this track a lot when I heard the Phil Collins version. But then I heard that Mariah was going to do this track and I was a little excited. I heard Mariah's solo version of this track on her album and I really loved it. I thought she did a wonderful job of it and then I was told that she was going to pair up with Westlife and Im like...bah...another boyband....but really I was pleasantly surprised with the end result. This boyband can REALLY sing...Its amazing...their voices blend with Mariah's high soaring vocals to deliver a wonderful duet. Infact Carey takes this song one step higher by adding to it her soul and emotion (like she does all songs). With the Phil Collins version you hear him, but you dont feel what he's trying to say. With Mariah's five octave spanning voice...you hear her alright...this diva wouldnt have it any other way. This song stayed # 1 for two weeks on the UK charts and gave Mariah her second number one single there. I would recommend this single to anyone. It's a rare collector's item and is not available for sale in the United States. 5.0 out of 5 stars Could This Be Her 16th #1 hit (Take A Look at Mariah Now) By Kamini on October 2, 2000 Mariah Carey has had a long successful career as a singer, writer, and now an actor. She has had 15 #1 hits, and what better way to come back to the public and fans by singing a classic hit by the legend, Phil Collins. Against All Odds is a great song, and no one today, but Mariah, could sing this song as great as Phil Collins did. To make the song even better, the irish boyband Westlife is featured in it. With the eligant voice of Mariah and the hip boyband sound of Westlife, this song is a sure #1 hit. Against All Odds is already on top of the charts in England and the UK, and keeps on rising higher and higher. If you are a Mariah fan or Westlife fan, then this is a must-have cd. It includes four tracks: Against All Odds( Take A Look At Me Now)[regular version]. Two remixes: Mariah Only Version & Pound Boys Main Mix + Audio Interview with Westlife. You get all of this and more if you but this cd. It might only have 4 singles on it, but I listen to it all the time. If you love Mariah or her music, then you need to buy this cd. It will help Mariah's new song come on the radios in the United States, so please help Mariah, and make this her 16th #1 hit!!!!! 5.0 out of 5 stars KEWL!!!!!!! By mark perelman on October 2, 2000 Number one UK smash hit featuring Mariah Carey & Westlife's version of Phil Collins' hit song. Just released in the UK, the worlds most talented female solo artist, and arguably the most talented boyband "Westlife"


Zanzibar lies off the coast of which African country?

Zanzibar Guide Zanzibar Guide click to zoom Situated in the Indian Ocean, 36 km off the coastline of mainland Tanzania lies Zanzibar. Zanzibar officially refers to the archipelago that include Unguja and Pemba, surrounded by about 50 smaller ones. Covering an area of 1464 sq km, Zanzibar is a mainly low lying island, with it's highest point at 120 meters. Once the trading centre of the whole of East Africa, Zanzibar attracted Sumerians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Arabs, Chinese and Malays. The great explorers, Burton, Speke, Livingstone and Krapf continued their journeys from these shores. It is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, warm clear blue waters, idyllic islands, excellent reefs for snorkelling and diving, fantastic deep sea fishing and water sports activities. The historic Stone Town with its narrow winding streets, vivid markets and colourful bazaars makes for an interesting cultural visit. Commonly known as the "Spice Island"; famous for spices such as cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, peper and others). Spice tours are a popular excursion.


In Swift's 'Gullivers Travels', what is 'Gulliver's profession?

what was gulliver’s real profession?how did he work sometimes on the ship? | Gulliver’s Travels Questions | Q & A | GradeSaver Answered by judy t #197809 on 9/5/2013 10:15 AM Gulliver was a doctor before he went to sea. He was a ship's surgeon when he went to sea and helped in other ways when he could. Log In To Your GradeSaver Account Email


What was the title of Elvis Presley's first feature film?

Elvis makes movie debut in Love Me Tender - Nov 15, 1956 - HISTORY.com Elvis makes movie debut in Love Me Tender Share this: Elvis makes movie debut in Love Me Tender Author Elvis makes movie debut in Love Me Tender URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1956, Love Me Tender, featuring the singer Elvis Presley in his big-screen debut, premieres in New York City at the Paramount Theater. Set in Texas following the American Civil War, the film, which co-starred Richard Egan and Debra Paget, featured Elvis as Clint Reno, the younger brother of a Confederate soldier. Originally titled The Reno Brothers, the movie was renamed Love Me Tender before its release, after a song of the same name that Reno sings during the film. Presley, who became one of the biggest icons in entertainment history, sang in the box-office hit Love Me Tender as well as the majority of the 33 movies (31 features and two theatrically released concert documentaries) he made in his career. Despite the commercial success of his films, many were considered formulaic and forgettable, and critics have argued that Elvis never achieved his full potential as an actor. Elvis Aaron Presley, who was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, began his music career with Sun Records in Memphis in 1954. In March 1956, he released his first album for RCA, Elvis Presley, which went to the top spot on Billboard’s pop album chart and launched him on his way to super-stardom. In late March of that same year, Presley had his first Hollywood screen test, for a movie called The Rainmaker. He failed to get the role, which went to Burt Lancaster, and instead began shooting Love Me Tender that August. Soon after, on September 9, 1956, Elvis made the first of three appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and the popular variety show received record-breaking ratings. (When Elvis made his third appearance on the program, the TV censors infamously allowed him to be shown only from the waist up, for fear his swiveling hips would scandalize the nation.) In November 1957, Presley’s third film, Jailhouse Rock, opened in theaters across the United States. The movie, which is considered by many critics to be one of his best, contains the now-iconic “cell block” dance production number, choreographed by Elvis and set to his song “Jailhouse Rock.” Elvis’s fourth movie, King Creole, was released in July 1958 and is also considered a standout, earning him some of the strongest reviews of his acting career. Co-starring Walter Matthau, Carolyn Jones, Vic Morrow and Dean Jagger, King Creole was helmed by Casablanca’s Michael Curtiz and based on a Harold Robbins novel called A Stone for Danny Fisher. The “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”‘s eighth film, Blue Hawaii, debuted in 1961 and ushered in an era of Presley movies featuring lightweight plots, pretty girls and multiple musical numbers. Among his other films during this time are Fun in Acapulco (1963), Viva Las Vegas (1964), Clambake (1967) and The Trouble with Girls (1969). Elvis’s 29th movie, a Western called Charro! in which he sported a beard, was released in 1968 and is the one film in which he doesn’t sing on camera. Presley’s final feature film was Change of Habit (1970), in which he portrayed a doctor and Mary Tyler Moore played a nun. After suffering from health problems and drug dependency, Elvis died at the age of 42 on August 16, 1977, at Graceland, his home in Memphis, Tennessee. Related Videos


What was Elvis Presley's first UK hit single?

Elvis Presley - Timeline - everyHit.com Parents, Gladys Love Smith (25/04/1912) and Vernon Elvis Presley (10/04/1916) were married in June of 1933. 1935 January 8; Elvis is born at 4:35 AM in a two room house in Tupelo, Mississippi. First born twin brother Jesse Garon is stillborn. 1946 Elvis gets his first guitar. It cost $12.95 at the Tupelo Hardware Store. 1948 The family moves to Memphis. 1953 Elvis graduates from Humes High School. Summer; Elvis drops into the The Memphis Recording Service (Sun Studios) and records My Happiness and That´s When Your Heartaches Begin. Cost? $4.00. 1954 Summer; Sun owner Sam Phillips teams Elvis up with local musicians Scotty Moore (guitar) and Bill Black (bass). July 5; The breakthrough recording is Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup´s That´s All Right. This song, backed with Blue Moon of Kentucky becomes the first of five singles Elvis will release on the Sun label. July 30; Elvis makes his appearance at the Overton Park Shell in Memphis. His nervousness causes him to move constantly throughout. And all the while, the girls screamed an enthusiastic response. After the show, Elvis asked Scotty Moore what had the girls so excited. Moore replied, "It was your leg man. It was the way you were shakin' your left leg." October 16; Elvis' first appearance on the Louisiana Hayride, a popular country radio show out of Shreveport LA. 1955 August; Colonel Tom Parker replaces Bob Neal as Elvis' manager. November; Elvis signs the now famous RCA contract. The price is an unprecedented $40,000, with a $5,000 bonus for Elvis. RCA soon re-releases the five Sun singles on the RCA label in the USA. 1956 January; Elvis is paired with the Jordanaires, who would remain his main back-up group until the late 60s. January 21; Record Mirror prints the first picture of Elvis to be seen in the United Kingdom. January 27; Heartbreak Hotel is released in the US. It sells 300,000 copies in the first week and will ultimately be Elvis' first Gold Record by selling over a million. Between January 28 and March 24 of 1956 Elvis will make 6 appearances on the Jackie Gleason-produced Stage Show, starring Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey on the CBS TV network. March 13; Elvis Presley, his first album is released by RCA in the USA. Selling over a million, it will become his first Gold Album. April; Elvis appears on the Milton Berle TV show for the first time. He sings Heartbreak Hotel and Blue Suede Shoes. April; He signs a seven-year movie contract with Hal Wallis and Paramount Pictures. May; Elvis hits the UK chart for the first time with Heartbreak Hotel. It makes no. 2. Later in the month Blue Suede Shoes also makes the Top 10. June 5; A highly controversial and very sexy (at the time) performance of Hound Dog on Milton Berle. It earns him the nickname 'The Pelvis'. July; he does a parody of that sketch on Steve Allen's show by singing to a real Bassett hound. His success on Berle and Allen prompt the previously reluctant Ed Sullivan to sign a three appearance deal for $50,000 - an unheard of amount back then. August 10 and 11; Elvis appears at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida. Juvenile Court Judge Marion Gooding attended the first concert to see if all the fuss was warranted. After watching Elvis' jiggle, he asked that the show be toned down. So Elvis only wiggled his little finger as a mild protest. September 9; the first Sullivan show. Charles Laughton stands in for an ailing Sullivan. Presley sings Don't Be Cruel, Love Me Tender, Ready Teddy, and Hound Dog. September 21; Hound Dog becomes Elvis' third Top 10 single in Britain. November 16; Elvis' first movie, Love Me Tender premieres in the USA. On the same day Blue Moon enters the UK chart. December 13; Elvis' first movie, Love Me Tender has its London premiere. . 1957 January 6; Elvis appears on the Sullivan show. Careful camera work ensures that he is only seen from the waist up! January; Elvis begins filming his second movie, Loving You. Actress Jana Lund will give Elvis his first screen kiss in this movie which will produce the hit, Teddy Bear. March; Graceland is purc


The 1962 World Cup competition, saw a clash now called 'The Battle of Santiago' between Chile and which European nation?

World Cup: 25 stunning moments … No4: The battle of Santiago | Simon Burnton | Football | The Guardian World Cup: 25 stunning moments … No4: The battle of Santiago 'This match is universally agreed by observers as the ugliest, most vicious and disgraceful in soccer history' Referee Ken Aston sends off Italian Mario David, while an injured Chilean lies on the ground, during 'the Battle of Santiago'. Photograph: Keystone/Getty Images Tuesday 4 March 2014 05.03 EST First published on Tuesday 4 March 2014 05.03 EST Share on Messenger Close It took two days for highlights of the match that was christened, even during the commentary, the Battle of Santiago, to be flown from South America and broadcast in Britain. Two days in which the game became, in its own brutal way, legendary, spoken of in ways which must have sent anyone with a combined interest in football and mild gore into a frenzy of excitement. "The match is universally agreed by observers as the ugliest, most vicious and disgraceful in soccer history," wrote Frank McGhee in the Mirror. "If you think that is exaggerating, watch the film on TV. But send the kids to bed first – it deserves a horror certificate!" David Coleman's introduction to the BBC's broadcast is rightly legendary. "Good evening," he said. "The game you are about to see is the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football in the history of the game. This is the first time these countries have met; we hope it will be the last. The national motto of Chile reads, By Reason or By Force. Today, the Chileans weren't prepared to be reasonable, the Italians only used force, and the result was a disaster for the World Cup. If the World Cup is going to survive in its present form something has got to be done about teams that play like this. Indeed, after seeing the film tonight, you at home may well think that teams that play in this manner ought to be expelled immediately from the competition." But though the Battle of Santiago is remembered as a uniquely lawless encounter, in fact it was one of many in a particularly violent tournament. Before the match had even been played the Chilean newspaper Clarin had declared it less a World Cup and more a World War. "The tournament shows every sign of developing into a violent bloodbath," wrote the Express on the morning of the match. "Reports read like battlefront despatches. Italy v Germany was described as 'wrestling and warfare". Players were compelled to leap away from the ball to survive. Football was forgotten as players sought to destroy each other." The eight games played over the first two days of the tournament featured four red cards, three broken legs, a fractured ankle and some cracked ribs. The first match in England's group, between Argentina and Bulgaria, was won by the south Americans thanks to what was described as a display of "hacking, tripping, pushing and any other dirty tricks". After the game, in which the Spanish referee Juan Gardeazabal awarded 69 free-kicks at the rate of one every 78 seconds, the Bulgarian Todor Diev displayed a cut nose and legs decorated with stud marks and said Argentina were "like boxers". In Russia's opening game, against Yugoslavia, Eduard Dubinski's leg was broken in a challenge with Muhamed Mujic. The Yugoslav was not sent off, but his association was sufficiently dismayed by the foul to voluntarily suspend him for an entire year. "It is lamentable that Fifa are not equally honest," wrote the Express. "They have ignored their own ruling that any offenders be dealt with immediately after the offence. With no action against the few out-and-out villains the ugly situation has been encouraged to spread." "It became clear after only two days that most teams were so anxious to avoid an early return home that they had forgotten football was only a game, and the World Cup its greatest shop window," wrote the Telegraph's football correspondent, Donald Saunders, in his book on the tournament published later that year. "From all four centres came reports of violence, ill temper, serious injury, an


Which British sports carcompany was founded by Jem Marsh and Frank Costin?

Marcos Cars History Home History Gallery Video Clubs Contact Marcos Cars History 1959 - Marcos is founded by Jem Marsh. Frank Costin joined     the company and built the prototype in Dolgellau, North Wales. The name     is a combination of the first three letters of Marsh     and Costin. Frank had worked on the wooden de Havilland     Mosquito fighter-bomber aircraft and the first Marcos racing cars have     a wooden chassis of marine plywood making them very lightweight. 1960 - The first Marcos GT cars are strikingly different     from other cars and have gullwing doors, high roof (required by Jem's     height) and 4 piece split windscreen. Known as the 'Ugly Duckling' they     are powered by Ford 1 litre and 1.2 litre engines and achieve considerable     racing success in the hands of Jem Marsh, Jackie Stewart and others. 1961 - Dennis and Peter Adams replace Frank Costin in the Marcos design team. They     introduce design changes to the original making the car sleeker and more     attractive with a single piece windscreen. The plywood chassis and gullwing     doors are retained and the car becames known as the Marcos Gullwing. It     is sold mostly for racing although a few are sold as road cars. A convertible version without the gullwing doors is also introduced and     known as the Spyder. A roof is added giving it a boxy look and high fastback     rear line causing it to be known as the Fastback or 'Breadvan'. Without     the gullwing doors the side doors became small and getting in and out     of the cars not easy. 1964 - The Marcos GT 1800 is launched at the London Racing     Car show as a road car and meets with considerable acclaim. The chassis     is still wood but it is clothed in a glass fibre shell. With a low roof     line of 1.09m (43 inch) and long sleek long bonnet it has the classic     look of the E-type Jaguar and Ferrari GTO. It has a Volvo 1800cc engine     and De Dion sophisticated rear suspension. However production costs are     high and this changes in 1966 to a more conventional suspension and a     Ford V4 engine, and optional more powerful Ford V6 and Volvo 3 litre straight     6 achieving speeds in excess of 120mph. The export version to North Amercia     uses the Volvo engine for exhaust emission regulations. A unique feature is the fixed seat and adjustable pedals allowing them     to moved forward or back to suit the driver making them a very comfortable     car to drive. 1965 - The Mini Marcos is launched. Designed by the late     Malcom Newall it has a glass fibre body, is sold as kit car and utilises     Mini subframes as an affordable GT sports car. It uses the Mini A-Series     transverse engine and subframe and suspension. The unconventional bulbous     front is necessary to fit over the Mini radiator. Although not a mass     market succes as a road car it is successful in competitive racing and     is the only British car to finish the 1966 Le Mans. Production by Marcos     continues until 1975 when it is licenced to Harold Dermot who launches     it as the Midas kit car at the 1978 Performance Car show in London. 1968 - Sees the Marcos Mantis M70 launched as a 2+2 seater     sports car with a 2.5 litre Triumph TR6 six cyclinder engine, and the     Mantis XP racing car with its agressive angular front designed to fit     over a mid-mounted Brabham Repco V8 engine. The XP races at Spa in 1968     but retires with electical problems in torrential rain. Drivers Jem Marsh     and Eddie Nelson. 1971 - Problems with sales of the Mantis, a move to     expensive new premises in Westbury and unsold cars in the USA cause Marcos     to cease business. The Rob Walker Group buys up the assets to continue     production for a short while for the UK market. 1976 - Jem Marsh buys back the rights to the Marcos     name. 1984 - Marcos is back in business with the Marcos Mantula


From which band did The Beatles recruit Ringo Starr?

Ringo Starr - Biography - IMDb Ringo Starr Biography Showing all 96 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (5) | Trivia  (51) | Personal Quotes  (32) | Salary  (1) Overview (4) 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Bio (1) Ringo Starr is a British musician, actor, director, writer, and artist best known as the drummer of The Beatles who also coined the title 'A Hard day's Night' for The Beatles' first movie. He was born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, in a small two-storey house in the working class area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. His father, Richard Starkey, was a former dockworker turned baker; his mother, Elsie (Gleave) Starkey, was a bakery worker. His parents divorced when he was three and he and his mother, Elsie, moved to another home in Liverpool. While attending Silas Infants' Schools he suffered from many afflictions that basically ruined his education: he had constant abdominal pains, was once diagnosed with a ruptured appendix that led to an inflamed peritoneum, which also led to one of his first surgeries. Ringo was in a coma, and his recovery took a couple of months, during which more operations were performed, and he was known to be accident-prone. Shortly after he came out of the coma, he was trying to offer a toy bus to another boy in an adjoining bed, but fell and suffered from a concussion. When he finally was able to go back to school, he learned that he was far behind in his studies. At age 13 he caught a cold that turned into chronic pleurisy, causing him another stay at a hospital in Liverpool. A few lung complications followed, which resulted in a treatment in yet another children's hospital, this time until 1955. Meanwhile, Richard's mother Elsie had married Harry Graves, the man who her son referred to as a "step-ladder". At the age of 15 he could barely read or write, although he had aptitude for practical subjects such as woodwork and mechanics. At that time he dropped out of school and got his first job was as a delivery boy for British Rail. His second job was a barman on a ferry to New Brighton, and his next was as a trainee joiner at Henry Hunt & Sons. Ringo injured his finger on the first day of his new job, and then he decided to become a drummer. His dream came true, when his stepfather bought him a new drum kit, and Richard promised to be the best drummer ever. In 1957, together with Eddie Miles, he started his own band called 'Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group'. At that time he became known as Ritchie, and eventually became caught in the Liverpool's Skiffle craze. Although he was self-taught, he was a good time-keeper, and developed an original beat with his signature accentuations, due to his left-handed manner of playing on the right-handed drum set. He traveled from band to band, but he eventually landed a spot with "Raving Texans", which was a backing band for Rory Storm, later known as "Rory Storm & The Hurricanes", a popular band at that time Liverpool. Rory Storm encouraged Richard to enhance his career by legally changing his name to Ringo Starr. The Hurricanes topped the bill at one of Liverpool's clubs, where The Beatles also had a gig. Ringo's group was at times sharing popularity with The Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers . He wanted to leave The Hurricanes to join another group called "The Seniors." Before Ringo, The Beatles tried several other drummers. At one point they were so desperate, that they even invited strangers from the audience to fill the position. Then came Pete Best who was not considered by the other band members to be the greatest drummer, and they were keen to recruit Ringo as his replacement. On June 6, 1962, at the Abbey Road studios, The Beatles passed Martin's audition with the exception of Pete Best. George Martin liked them, but recommended the change of a drummer. Being asked by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison; Epstein fired Pete Best. After a mutual decision the band was completed with Ringo Starr. Ringo contributed to their first hit in September of 1962, when The Beatles recorded Love Me Do, which charted


At what address did murderer John Christie live?

John Christie (murderer) - Serial Killers Profiles and News - Criminal Motives Serial Killers Profiles and News Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England Died: 15 July 1953 (aged 55) Pentonville Prison, London, England August 1943–6 March 1953 Country: Date apprehended: 31 March 1953 John Reginald Halliday Christie (8 April 1898 – 15 July 1953), born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, was an English serial killer active in the 1940s and 1950s. He murdered at least six women—including his wife, Ethel—by strangling them in his flat at 10 Rillington Place, Notting Hill, London. He was arrested, tried, and hanged in 1953 for his wife’s murder, after his victims’ bodies were found in the flat by a new tenant. Christie had served in World War I, and was injured in a gas attack in 1918. After his return to civilian life he took to crime, and was convicted and imprisoned several times for offences including theft and assault. He moved to Rillington Place in 1938, and on the outbreak of war in 1939 was accepted for service as a Special Constable without revealing his criminal record. He committed his murders between 1943 and 1953, his general modus operandi being to strangle his victims after he had rendered them unconscious with domestic gas. While they were unconscious, Christie also raped his victims and continued to do so as they died, ensuring his reputation as a necrophiliac. [2] Substantial controversy exists as to whether Christie was responsible for the murders of two additional victims, Beryl Evans and her daughter Geraldine. They, along with Beryl’s husband Timothy, were tenants at 10 Rillington Place during 1948–49. Timothy Evans was charged with both murders, was found guilty of the murder of his daughter and was hanged in 1950. Christie gave evidence that helped secure Evans’s conviction. When Christie’s own crimes were uncovered three years later, serious doubts were raised over the safety of Evans’s conviction, many people believing that Christie had been responsible for their deaths. In an official inquiry conducted in 1965–66, Mr Justice Brabin stated that it was “more probable than not” that Evans killed his wife and that he did not kill his daughter Geraldine. [3] This finding, challenged in subsequent legal processes, nevertheless enabled the then Home Secretary to grant Evans a posthumous pardon because it was for the murder of his daughter that Evans had been convicted in 1950. The question of Christie’s involvement in the Evans murders, and the possible miscarriage of justice, contributed to the suspension of capital punishment for murder in the United Kingdom in 1965. [4] Contents <![CDATA[ // ]]> Early life Christie was brought up in Halifax, West Yorkshire. He was abused by his father, a strict disciplinarian, and dominated by his sisters. His mother in turn overprotected him, which further undermined his self-confidence. In 1907, at the age of eight, he was witness to the open coffin of his maternal grandfather; in later years, Christie spoke of how profound this experience was to him, seeing the dead body of a man who had previously frightened him. [5] Christie won a scholarship to Halifax Secondary School when he was 11. His favourite subject was mathematics, particularly algebra. [6] It was later found he had an IQ of 128. [7] Christie sang in the church choir and was a Boy Scout as a child; upon leaving school at the age of 15 he worked as an assistant film projectionist. [8] Christie had a lifelong problem with impotence; his first attempts at sex were failures, branding him throughout adolescence as “Reggie-No-Dick” and “Can’t-D o-It-Christie”. [9] His difficulties with sex remained throughout his life, and most of the time he could only perform with prostitutes. [10] In September 1916, Christie enlisted as a signalman in World War I. In June 1918, he was hospitalised after a mustard gas attack while serving in France. He spent a month in a military hospital in Calais. Later on in his life, Christie claimed to have been both blinded and rendered mute for three and a half years from the attack. [11] Chr


What was the name of the ship on which Dr. Crippen was apprehended on docking in America?

Dr Crippen Doctor Crippen - The First "Radio Assisted" Arrest. The story of Dr Crippen is about one man's brutal    murder of his wife and his attempt to get away with it. Without wireless,    it is doubtful that Crippen would have been caught. He was apprehended in    Canada, after an incredible transatlantic chase, which was followed by the    world's press. ONE NIGHT IN CAMDEN The guests - retired mime artist Paul Martinelli and his wife Clara -     were not to know that their hosts, who called each other 'Peter' and 'Cora',     were playing another, more lethal game. The latter were both American and born of shopkeepers: he in the Midwest;     she, with the Polish maiden name of Mackamotzki, in Brooklyn tenements.     As man and second wife since marrying in New Jersey when she was 19, they     had little in common now in middle age. She was a 'theatrical' in her late 30s - a singer of ample bosom, medium     stature and mediocre ability, who fostered her delusions by claiming her     father was titled, collecting diamonds, indulging a taste for florid pink,     acting as honorary treasurer of the Music Hall Ladies Guild, and consorting     with available men. Her stage name was 'Belle Elmore'. Her husband, in his late 40s, was smaller and hen-pecked. Adopting the     title of 'doctor', he was a homeopathic physician who had fallen to peddling     quack remedies such as 'painless' dentistry and 'Baron Mackamotzki's cure     for deafness'. Because of his philandering his wife had threatened to     pocket their savings and leave. His name was Hawley Harvey Crippen. When the Martinelli's departed at 01:30, it was cold. "Don't come     down, Belle," advised Clara, prophetically. "You'll catch your     death" WHERE IS MRS CRIPPEN? Neighbours later claimed to have heard female screams, pleas for mercy,     and a pistol shot - or perhaps a banging door. Whatever happened at No     39 after their guests, the Martinelli's, had left early in the morning     of 1 February 1910, Crippen would not tell and his wife could never disclose. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, as the butt of her personal extravagance, domestic     frugality and serial infidelity, Crippen seemed relieved. Instead of reporting     her as missing and letting the police prove otherwise, he spent that night     in their house with the lover whose miscarriage the year before had been     the cause of their ultimate marital rift. She was Miss Ethel le Neve,     his demure and attractive secretary, aged 27. The following day, he pawned some of Belle's jewels, and wrote two letters,     purportedly from her, 'resigning' as honorary treasurer of the Music Hall     Ladies Guild because "illness of a near relative" had called     her suddenly to America. At a music hall ladies' ball that month, Ethel     rather tactlessly wore one of Belle's brooches. In March, Ethel moved in with Crippen - as his 'niece', according to     neighbours - at the same time as he gave their landlord three months'     notice. He also told Clara Matinetti that Belle was seriously ill and     unlikely to live, then sent her a telegram confirming Belle had died.     As to where, he was vague: "in some little town near San Francisco,     with a Spanish name I think;" .. "in Los Angeles." Another music hall friend made enquiries in California, found nothing,     and informed Scotland Yard. ENTER SCOTLAND YARD Living for romance after his unfulfilling marriage, Crippen took Ethel     le Neve to France for Easter and brought back an au pair to teach her     French. Parading his lover so brazenly appears to have been his cardinal     error; once the suspicions of his wife's friends had been aroused and     reported to Scotland Yard, his fate was sealed. "Have the doctor seen and shaken up by a chief inspector," noted the detective superintendent who, on 30 June 1910, was given the     details to invest


Who was the leader of the House of Commons from 1998 - 2001?

Labour's attempts to reform the House of Lords | Politics | The Guardian Labour's attempts to reform the House of Lords Chronology of changes to the composition of the upper house since 1997 The House of Lords during the state opening of parliament. Photograph: Martin Argles Tuesday 27 January 2009 05.55 EST First published on Tuesday 27 January 2009 05.55 EST This article is 7 years old 1997: Labour manifesto promises early abolition of hereditary voting rights as part of wider reform. 18 November 1998: Lords defeat European elections bill for fifth time, precipitating a constitutional crisis. Tension mounts between Lord Cranborne, the Tory leader in the Lords, and his party leader, William Hague, over tactics. 27 November 1998: Lord Cranborne goes behind Hague's back to clinch deal with Downing Street on Lords reform. The deal removes most hereditary peers from the Lords but saves places for 92. Peers vote to decide who will stay. 2 December 1998: Tony Blair turns his back on the idea of a completely elected House of Lords , instead opting for a majority coming from indirect regional elections and a pool of life peers. 20 January 1999: Labour publishes a white paper proposing to abolish "hereditary peers with no democratic legitimacy", from the House of Lords. This is seen as a first stage on the route to further reform following a general election. A commission, chaired by Lord Wakeham, is set up to propose routes forward. 12 May 1999: The Lords overwhelmingly endorses slashing the number of hereditary peers from 750 to 92. 27 October 1999: The Lords agrees to the first stage of reform, preventing hereditary peers from sitting and voting in the upper chamber – and ending 700 years of parliamentary tradition. Bill to axe hereditaries clears Lords. 1 November 1999: A leak from the Wakeham commission on Lords reform reveals that only 100 out of 500 members would be directly elected. 6 November 1999: The names of hereditary peers who will remain – for a while – in the reformed House of Lords is read out. 800 years of history ends in seven minutes. 20 January 2000: Margaret Beckett, the leader of the Commons, says it is unlikely any major reform will be put into place until well after the next general election. 26 April 2001: The Queen confirms her intention to create 15 new non-party-political members of the House of Lords termed "people's peers". 7 June 2001: Labour wins the general election with a manifesto promise to complete Lords reform. 7 November 2001: Robin Cook, the new leader of the Commons, unveils a government white paper and consultation on House of Lords reform, to stiff opposition from MPs. The white paper calls for 20% of peers to be elected by the public and the axing of the 92 hereditary peers. Many claim the recommendations are not comprehensive enough. 9 January 2002: The white paper comes under fierce attack in two days of Lords debate on constitutional reform. In a poll, the British public overwhelmingly says an independent commission rather than the prime minister should make appointments to the upper chamber. 11 January 2002: A cross-party committee of peers and MPs is set up to consider the white paper. It looks likely they will campaign for a larger elected element. 13 May 2002: In joint statement by Lord Irvine in the upper chamber, and Robin Cook in the Commons, the government announces a major retreat from its original white paper in response to consultation. A joint committee of the two chambers will decide on the entire powers and structure of the second chamber, with members of both houses allowed a free vote on its proposals. 17 June 2002: Jack Cunningham, the former Cabinet Office fixer, is named as the chairman of a cross-party committee that will draw up options on the future of the House of Lords. Campaigners for a largely elected Lords see the appointment as a victory for traditionalists who want to keep elected peers to a minimum. 19 June 2002: MPs announce the membership of a new committee on the future of the upper house. Allies of the leader of the house, Robin Cook, voice fears t


In which play by Shakespeare does the character 'Sir Andrew Aguecheek' appear?

Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night: Character Traits & Analysis | Study.com Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night: Character Traits & Analysis Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today Instructor: Kaitlin Oglesby Add to Add to Add to Want to watch this again later? Log in or sign up to add this lesson to a Custom Course. Custom Courses are courses that you create from Study.com lessons. Use them just like other courses to    track progress, access quizzes and exams, and share content. Teachers Organize and share selected lessons with your class. Make planning easier by creating your own custom course. Students Create a new course from any lesson page or your dashboard. From any lesson page: Click "Add to" located below the video player and follow the prompts to name your course and save your lesson. From your dashboard: Click on the "Custom Courses" tab, then click "Create course". Next, go to any lesson page and begin     adding lessons. Edit your Custom Course directly from your dashboard. Personalize: Name your Custom Course and add an optional description or learning objective. Organize: Create chapters to group lesson within your course. Remove and reorder chapters and lessons at any time. Share your Custom Course or assign lessons and chapters. Teacher Edition: Share or assign lessons and chapters by clicking the "Teacher" tab on the lesson or chapter page you want to     assign.     Students' quiz scores and video views will be trackable in your "Teacher" tab. Premium Edition: You can share your Custom Course by copying and pasting the course URL. Only Study.com members will be able to access the     entire course. Like this lesson Share Sir Andrew Aguecheek is a supporting character in William Shakespeare's comedic play, 'Twelfth Night.' While Sir Andrew is primarily a humorous presence, some of his less desirable character traits do emerge and bring him grief. Read the lesson, then test yourself with the quiz! Poor Little Rich Boy Did you ever have a friend at school who bragged about their new car, designer clothes, new video games, or the cool places that their parents took them on vacation? Chances are this is the same person that at a young age had their own credit card. Sure, it was fun having them around to pay for things, but at the same time, maybe you felt kind of badly for them for essentially having to buy their friends? Well, this kind of friend isn't a new phenomenon -- Shakespeare was writing about this exact type of person hundreds of years ago. Just look at one of his more pathetic comedic characters, Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Sir Andrew is a friend of Sir Toby Belch, the uncle of Lady Olivia in Shakespeare's comedic play, Twelfth Night. Sir Andrew is known as a dunce, and he follows Sir Toby around. He is at Lady Olivia's home to court her and doesn't have much success in that regard. Sir Andrew is a comedic character, and he takes part in an elaborate joke on Malvolio, Olivia's steward. However, in the end, Sir Andrew is left alone, without the girl, and missing some of his precious money. I bet this makes you feel even worse about your wealthy friend, but maybe not enough to pay for your own popcorn at the movies. Character Traits Sir Andrew arrives at Lady Olivia's house with Sir Toby, ready to court and woo her. This plan immediately runs into a snag, specifically that Olivia does not want to see anyone, as she is in mourning for her father and her brother. Sir Andrew appears from the start to not be the brightest of fellows, and he immediately begins drinking and acting badly with Sir Toby, who appears to be using him at times. Sir Andrew joins Feste the clown, Maria, and Sir Toby in playing a joke on Malvolio that is a significant subplot in the play. They trick Malvolio into believing that Olivia is leaving him messages of love, causing Malvolio to look foolish in front of Olivia. This does not improve Sir Andrew's chances with Olivia, however. In fact, she has been busy falling in love with Cesario, who is actually Viola in disguise! This infuriates Sir


Which former Music Hall comedian played 'Harry Payne' in television's 'Coronation Street' in 1978?

Max Wall - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Max Wall   Wikis       Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Max Wall King Bruno the Questionable from Jabberwocky (1977) Background information 21 May 1990 (aged 82) Death location Max Wall, born Maxwell George Lorimer (12 March 1908–21 May 1990), was an English comedian and actor, whose performing career covered music hall , theatre, films and television. Contents 5 External links Early years Wall was a son of the successful music-hall entertainer Jack (Jock) Lorimer, a Scottish comedy actor, known for his songs and dancing, and his wife Stella (born Maud Clara Mitchison). He was born near The Oval , at 37 Glenshaw Mansions, Brixton Road, Brixton , London SW9. In 1916, during a First World War air raid, Max and his elder brother Alex, were saved from death by a cast iron bed frame, but his younger brother Bunty and their Aunt Betty, who was looking after them, were killed by a bomb dropped from a German Zeppelin which also destroyed their house. Max and Alex went to live with their father and his family, whilst their mother went to live with Harry Wallace, who she had met on tour. When their father died of tuberculosis in 1920, aged 37, their mother married Harry Wallace, and they all moved to a pub in Essex . [1] Career Wall auditioned for a part with a touring theatre company, and made his stage debut at the age of 14 as an acrobatic dancer in a pantomime featuring George Lacey. He became determined not to rely on his father's name, so abbreviated Maxwell to Max, and his stepfather's name Wallace, to Wall. He is best remembered for his ludicrously attired and hilariously strutting Professor Wallofski. This creation notably influenced John Cleese , who has acknowledged Max Wall's influence on the creation of his own Ministry of Silly Walks sketch for Monty Python . After appearing in many musicals and stage comedies in the 1930s, Wall's career went into decline, and he was reduced to working in obscure nightclubs . He then joined the Royal Air Force during World War II and served for three years until he was invalided out in 1943. Wall re-emerged during the 1950s when producers and directors rediscovered his comic talents, along with the expressive power of his tragic clown face and the distinctive sad falling cadences of his voice. He secured television appearances and, having attracted Samuel Beckett 's attention, he won parts in Waiting for Godot and Krapp's Last Tape . In 1966 he appeared as Père Ubu in Jarry's Ubu Roi , and in 1972 he toured with Mott the Hoople on their "Rock n' Roll Circus tour", gaining a new audience. His straight acting gained him this review in 1974: "Max Wall makes Olivier look like an amateur in The Entertainer at Greenwich Theatre...." (The Guardian, 27 November 1974) He also appeared in Crossroads (as Walter Soper - 1982 to 1983), Coronation Street (as Harry Payne - 1978) and what was then Emmerdale Farm (as Arthur Braithwaite - 1978). He also played ex-con Ernie Dodds in Minder in 1982, with George Cole. On 1 April 1977, Wall's version of Ian Dury 's "England's Glory" was issued on Stiff Records (BUY 12) and given away with the album Hits Greatest Stiffs . [2] Wall also appeared onstage with Dury at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1978, but was poorly received, and said "They only want the walk" [3] In the 1980s, Wall occasionally performed a one-man stage show, An Evening with Max Wall, in which he recaptured the humour of old-time music-hall theatre. His last film appearance was in 1989 in the 12-minute movie A Fear of Silence , a dark tale of a man who drives a stranger to a confession of murder by answering only Yes or No to his questions; those two words, repeated, were his only dialogue. The film won a gold award in the New York Film and TV Festival. Death On the afternoon of 20 May 1990, Wall fell at Simpson's Restaur


Who succeeded Betty Boothroyd as Speaker of the House of Commons, in 2000?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 27 | 1992: Betty Boothroyd is new Speaker About This Site | Text Only 1992: Betty Boothroyd is new Speaker The House of Commons has elected a woman to the post of Speaker for the first time in its 700-year history. Betty Boothroyd, the 62-year-old Labour MP for West Bromwich West, won her historic victory by a decisive 134-vote majority. It is the first time since World War II that a member of the opposition party has held the job. Her appointment was contested, for the first time since 1951. Five Conservatives are known to have said they were interested, but despite a frantic last-minute campaign, only two, the former Northern Ireland Secretary, Peter Brooke, and former minister Sir Giles Shaw, had enough support to be potential candidates. The fact that it was a contested election adds, I believe, to your success Prime Minister John Major Sir Edward Heath, who as the new Father of the House presided over the election, called on Mr Brooke's supporters first to put their case. They were followed by the former Conservative cabinet minister, John Biffen, who proposed the amendment to substitute Miss Boothroyd's name. More than 70 Conservative MPs filed in to the lobby to vote for her, and her election was carried without asking for more candidates. MPs broke with Commons protocol by standing and applauding her to her chair. Clearly moved, she said, "I wish to thank the House for the very great honour it has bestowed on me. I pray that I shall justify its confidence and I pledge that I shall do all in my power to preserve the Speakership and its traditions." The Prime Minister, John Major, congratulated her and said, "You have become our Speaker-elect because this House trusts you. It believes you enjoy in abundance the qualities necessary to protect and sustain the House and to safeguard its rights. The fact that it was a contested election adds, I believe, to your success." Miss Boothroyd, 62, is from Yorkshire, and worked for Britain's most famous chorus line dancers, the Tiller girls, before she became an MP in 1974. During the last five years, as deputy Speaker, she became popular with MPs across the political divide. She is known for her briskness and good humour. Famously, when MPs asked what to call her when she took up the post of deputy Speaker, she replied, "Call me Madam." Scenes from the Commons' historic vote In Context Betty Boothroyd was re-elected Speaker unopposed in 1997, serving a total of eight years before her retirement in October 2000. She was immensely popular, both at home and abroad, for her warmth and humour while in the second-highest office in British government. She became renowned for her forthright, distinctive style when bringing MPs to order. She astonished the Commons on the first time she presided over Prime Minister's Question Time, when she closed the session by saying, "Right - time's up!" It became one of her catchphrases. She was succeeded by another Labour MP, Michael Martin, who faced opposition from a record 12 alternative candidates. Betty Boothroyd was granted a life peerage, and took her seat in the House of Lords as Baroness Boothroyd of Sandwell in January 2001. Stories From 27 Apr


In which novel by Thackeray does the character 'Blanche Amory' appear?

Full text of "Thackeray; a study" See other formats 1       •■ 'iV.!c;' • ■■.■^•'»'«^ ■-,■■:•>■ v.- '• ■ , ^ .> i   •;,'^. *i-SSi-i-'>'^      y\   THACKERAY   THACKERAY   A STUDY   BY  ADOLPHUS ALFRED JACK   MACMILLAN AND CO.  AND NEW YORK  1895  Tfu right of Translation is reserved   Richard Clav & Sons, Limited, London & Bungav.    LIBRARY  University of California  ^AHx'A B/iilBARA   THACKERAY: A STUDY.  IJST OF ERRATA.  Page 49, line 11. For Hoggarty read Haggarty  52, ,, 10. For forty-one read thirty-three  54, ,, 11. -For iindefensible read indefensible  54, ,, 14. For quality read quantity.  57, ,, 7^. For sketches read stretches.  70, ,, 0. For liberty read levity  158, ,. 14. Between " George " and " the " insert " and  179, ,, 17. For charms read charm   TO  MY FATHER,  TO WHOSE ADVICE AND ENCOURAGEMENT IS DUE ANYTHING OF MERIT IN THIS BOOK.   CONTENTS  CHAP. PAGE  INTRODUCTORY I  I. BEFORE 'vanity FAIR ' I9  II. 'vanity fair' 74  III. 'PENDENNIS' AND AFTER 99  IV. STYLE AND GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ... 171  CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF WORKS MEN- TIONED IN THIS ESSAY 1 95   THACKERAY: A STUDY.  LIST OF ERRATA.  Page 49, line 11. Foi- Hoggarty read Haggavty  52, ,, 10. For forty-one read thirty-three  54, ,, 11. For undefensible read indefensible  54, ,, 14. For quality read quantity.  57, ,, 7. For sketches read stretches.  70, ,, (). For liberty 7-ead levity  158, ,, 14. Between " George " and " the " insert " and '  179, ,, 17. For charms read charm   THACKERAY   INTRODUCTORY  " We enter on burning ground," says Mr. Arnold in one of those luminous critical essays which are so provocative and so helpful ; — " we enter on burning ground as we approach the poetry of times so near to us, poetry like that of Byron, Shelley, and Wordsworth, of which the estimates are so often not only personal, but personal with passion." And that is why, as the great critic has told us, with as much sagacity as iteration, Time is the true test, and the judgments of the High Court are taken, for so wearisome a period, to avizandum. The justice of the remark is never more evident than when we consider the fallibility of contemporary criticism. If the writer has a new gospel to preach, or what looks like a new gospel, there is   2 THACKERAY: A STUDY  the natural alienation of those who prefer the old order of ideas, or at least the same ideas in their old setting. If the writer does not pretend to offer anything new, and openly avows that he has nothing to say but what has been said before, only not quite in the same manner, or with quite the same precision, there is the danger that the value of his work may be lost sight of, or his profession of conservatism put down to him as a want of originality.  But fallible as from its nature contemporary criticism is, prejudiced and careless as it too often has been, when contrasted with the criticism of the decade following the death of a great writer, when placed side by side with the mean- ingless phrases that airily condemn, or feebly prophesy immortality, it assumes the aspect of sobriety and justice. Contemporary criticism has at least this merit, that it is an honest attempt of the critic's own to apportion rewards and punishments. His hostility may be incurred, his sympathy may be enlisted, without adequate cause ; he may not be able to appraise at their true value all these novel sensations, which a new and striking work is bound to generate in an active and reflective mind. In short he may err,   INTRODUCTORY 3  and he may err tremendously, but the error is his own. He may fall a prey to the dangers that beset the contemporary critic, but the critic who is not quite a contemporary is in a still worse position. He is too near not to be open to the same influences which have distracted the judg- ment of the earlier writer, and he is too apt to be prejudiced not only by the work which he is criticizing, but by the criticisms which have been written upon it. So t


In the Bible, who was the wife of Uriah?

2 Samuel 11 NKJV - David, Bathsheba, and Uriah - It - Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 11New King James Version (NKJV) David, Bathsheba, and Uriah 11 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2 Then it happened one evening that David arose from his bed and walked on the roof of the king’s house. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to behold. 3 So David sent and inquired about the woman. And someone said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” 4 Then David sent messengers, and took her; and she came to him, and he lay with her, for she was cleansed from her impurity; and she returned to her house. 5 And the woman conceived; so she sent and told David, and said, “I am with child.” 6 Then David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent Uriah to David. 7 When Uriah had come to him, David asked how Joab was doing, and how the people were doing, and how the war prospered. 8 And David said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah departed from the king’s house, and a gift of food from the king followed him. 9 But Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. 10 So when they told David, saying, “Uriah did not go down to his house,” David said to Uriah, “Did you not come from a journey? Why did you not go down to your house?” 11 And Uriah said to David, “The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are encamped in the open fields. Shall I then go to my house to eat and drink, and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing.” 12 Then David said to Uriah, “Wait here today also, and tomorrow I will let you depart.” So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day and the next. 13 Now when David called him, he ate and drank before him; and he made him drunk. And at evening he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house. 14 In the morning it happened that David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it by the hand of Uriah. 15 And he wrote in the letter, saying, “Set Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck down and die.” 16 So it was, while Joab besieged the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew there were valiant men. 17 Then the men of the city came out and fought with Joab. And some of the people of the servants of David fell; and Uriah the Hittite died also. 18 Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war, 19 and charged the messenger, saying, “When you have finished telling the matters of the war to the king, 20 if it happens that the king’s wrath rises, and he says to you: ‘Why did you approach so near to the city when you fought? Did you not know that they would shoot from the wall? 21 Who struck Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth?[ a ] Was it not a woman who cast a piece of a millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you go near the wall?’—then you shall say, ‘Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.’” 22 So the messenger went, and came and told David all that Joab had sent by him. 23 And the messenger said to David, “Surely the men prevailed against us and came out to us in the field; then we drove them back as far as the entrance of the gate. 24 The archers shot from the wall at your servants; and some of the king’s servants are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.” 25 Then David said to the messenger, “Thus you shall say to Joab: ‘Do not let this thing displease you, for the sword devours one as well as another. Strengthen your attack against the city, and overthrow it.’ So encourage him.” 26 When the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she mourned for her husband. 27 And when her mourni


On the banks of which English river does the city of Colchesterstand?

River Thames | London Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The River Thames is the second longest river in the United Kingdom and the longest river entirely in England, rising at Thames Head in Gloucestershire, and flowing into the North Sea at the Thames Estuary. It has a special significance in flowing through London, the capital of the United Kingdom, although London only touches a short part of its course. The river is tidal in London with a rise and fall of 7 metres (23 ft) and becomes non-tidal at Teddington Lock . The catchment area covers a large part of South Eastern and Western England and the river is fed by over 20 tributaries. The river contains over 80 islands, and having both seawater and freshwater stretches supports a variety of wildlife. The river has supported human activity from its source to its mouth for thousands of years providing habitation, water power, food and drink. It has also acted as a major highway both for international trade through the Port of London, and internally along its length and connecting to the British canal system. The river’s strategic position has seen it at the centre of many events and fashions in British history, earning it a description as “Liquid History”. It has been a physical and political boundary over the centuries and generated a range of river crossings. In more recent time the river has become a major leisure area supporting tourism and pleasure outings as well as the sports of rowing, sailing, skiffing, kayaking, and punting. The river has had a special appeal to writers, artists, musicians and film-makers and is well represented in the arts. It is still the subject of various debates about its course, nomenclature and history. Physical and natural aspects The monument at the official source of the Thames. River Thames Flood Barrier The Thames passes by some of the sights of London, including the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye The Thames has a length of 215 miles (346 km). Its usually quoted source is at Thames Head (at grid reference ST980994), about a mile north of the village of Kemble and near the town of Cirencester, in the Cotswolds. However, Seven Springs near Cheltenham, where the river Churn rises, is also sometimes quoted as the Thames' source, as this location is furthest from the mouth both in distance along its course and as the crow flies and adds some 14 miles (22 km) to the length. The springs at Seven Springs also flow throughout the year, while those at Thames Head are only seasonal. The Thames flows through or alongside Ashton Keynes, Cricklade, Lechlade, Oxford, Abingdon, Wallingford, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Maidenhead, Windsor, Eton, Staines, Weybridge and Thames Ditton before entering the Greater London area. The present course is the result of several minor redirections of the main channel around Oxford, Abingdon and Maidenhead and more recently the creation of specific cuts to ease navigation. From the outskirts of Greater London, the river passes Hampton Court, Kingston, Teddington, Twickenham, Richmond (with a famous view of the Thames from Richmond Hill), Syon House and Kew before flowing through central London. In central London, the river forms one of the principal axes of the city, from the Palace of Westminster to the Tower of London and was the southern boundary of the mediaeval city, with Southwark on the opposite bank. Once past central London, the river passes between Greenwich and the Isle of Dogs, before flowing through the Thames Barrier, which protects central London from flooding in the event of storm surges. Below the barrier, the river passes Dartford, Tilbury and Gravesend before entering the Thames Estuary near Southend-on-Sea. Catchment area and discharge Edit The river drains a catchment area of 4994|sqmi or 5924 sqmi if the River Medway is included as a tributary. (Dot & Ian Hart (2001–5). The River Thames — Its geology, geography and vital statistics from source to sea . Retrieved November 1, 2005.) The non-tidal section Locks and weirs on the River Thames The Jubilee River


The 'Saro Lerwick' and the 'Short Sunderland' were what type of aircraft?

Saro Lerwick | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Air Ministry Specification R.1/36 (to meet Operational Requirement 32 [1] ) was issued in March 1936 to several companies that had experience in building flying boats. The specification was for a smaller flying boat for anti-submarine , convoy escort and reconnaissance duties. It would replace the Royal Air Force's biplane flying boats such as the Saro London and Supermarine Stranraer . The specification called for a cruise speed on 230 mph, and a weight of no more than 25,000 lb. [2] Designs were tendered by Saunders-Roe (S.36), Supermarine (Type 314), Blackburn Aircraft (b. 20) and Shorts. The Blackburn B.20 was a radical design that offered much better performance by reducing the drag associated with a flying boat hull and so a prototype was ordered to test the concept. Of the other designs the Supermarine was the first choice with Saro and Shorts tied in second place. The Supermarine was ordered "off the drawing board" i.e. without requiring prototypes to be produced and flown first. However Supermarine's commitment to the Spitfire meant that work was not expected to start for two years and so the Ministry looked to the other designs. Saunders-Roe had redesigned the S.36 in the meantime – replacing low hull and gull wing with a deep body and high wing – and the Supermarine order was transferred to the S.36. [3] The contract was issued in June 1937 to buy 21 of the S.36 receiving the service name Lerwick (after the coastal town of the same name). The Lerwick was a compact twin-engined, high-winged monoplane of all-metal construction. It had a conventional flying boat hull with a planing bottom and two stabilising floats carried under the wings on long struts. It was powered by two Bristol Hercules radial engines and initially had twin fins and rudders. For defence, the Lerwick was equipped with three powered gun turrets . The nose turret had a single 0.303 inch Vickers K gun ; the other two had 0.303 Browning machine guns , two guns in the Nash & Thomson FN.8 turret in the dorsal position and four in the Nash & Thomson FN4.A turret at the tail. [4] Offensive weapons were a total of 2000 lb (900 kg) of bombs or depth charges – four 500 lb or eight 250 lb bombs, or four depth charges [5] – which were carried in two streamlined nacelles behind the engines; [6] a configuration shared by the Martin PBM Mariner . The first three aircraft were used as prototypes, with the first being launched on 31 October 1938 after numerous delays during design and construction. The Lerwick was immediately found to be unstable both aerodynamically and on the water, and not suited to "hands off" flying. The latter was a major problem in an aircraft designed for long-range patrols. Numerous adjustments, including the addition of a greatly enlarged single fin and an increase in the wing angle of incidence , failed to remedy its undesirable characteristics which included a vicious stall and unsatisfactory rates of roll and yaw. [7] In service, several aircraft were lost because of wing floats breaking off, suggesting this was a structural weakness. Persistent problems with the aircraft's hydraulics resulted in bomb doors sometimes dropping open during flight [8] On one engine the Lerwick could not maintain height, nor could it maintain a constant heading as the controls could not counter the torque of one engine on maximum power. [9] Hence, an engine failure would inevitably see the aircraft flying in slowly descending circles. On one occasion, the loss of an engine forced a Lerwick to make an emergency landing in the Caledonian Canal . The aircraft was then towed to Oban at the end of a string of coal barges. [10] Service Edit In the summer of 1939, four Lerwicks were allocated to 240 Squadron . By October, the squadron had stopped flying them and reverted to its older and slower Saro London flying boats. The Lerwick programme was cancelled on the 24 October but restarted on 1 November. In December 1939, Air Vice-Marshal Sholto Douglas recommended the Lerwicks be scrapped and Saunder


Which Spanish golferwon the 1994 US Masters tournament?

Open de Espana (Spanish Open Golf Tournament) Updated April 17, 2016. About the Open de Espana: What's in a name? The Open de Espana was called "Spanish Open" for much of its history. Of course, Open de Espana translates to Spanish Open, so why point that out? The English-language title used to be the official name of the tournament; beginning in 1997, tournament organizers (and the European Tour) began using the Spanish. We use "Open de Espana" and "Spanish Open" interchangeably below, so just keep in mind that Open de Espana is the official name. The Open de Espana is part of the European Tour and is usually played in the spring, in April or early May. 2016 Open de Espana Englishman Andrew Johnston recorded his first European Tour victory by one stroke over Joost Luiten. Johnston and Luiten entered the final round tied, but Johnston shot 70 to Luiten's 71. Johnston finished at 1-over 285. This was the first over-par score to win a non-major on the Euro Tour since Ian Woosnam's 1996 Scottish Open win. 2015 Tournament James Morrison won this year's version of the Spanish Open over local hero Miguel Angel Jimenez. continue reading below our video 7 Best Soccer Players in the World Right Now That was despite Jimenez having an ace and a hole-out for eagle during the tournament. Morrison finished at 10-under 278, four shots clear of runner-up Jimenez. It was the second-ever European Tour victory for Morrison. 2014 Open de Espana Miguel Angel Jimenez survived a playoff to win the championship of his home country for the first time. He did so at age 50, too, becoming the first 50-or-over golfer to win on the European Tour. Jimenez, Richard Green and Thomas Pieters all finished at 4-under 284. But Jimenez's par on the first playoff hole was good enough for the win when the other two bogied. Open de Espana Tournament Records: 72 holes: 262 - Mark James, 1988 18 holes: 61 - Wayne Riley, 1988 Open de Espana Golf Courses: The tournament took place at PGA Catalunya Resort in Girona in 2014. Presently, the Spanish Open rotates among golf courses in Spain, so there have been many host sites over recent years. At its beginning, the tournament was played annually at Puerta de Hierro in Madrid. Puerta de Hierro was the site dozens of times from 1912 on, but last hosted this event in 1961. Open de Espana Trivia and Notes: The Spanish Open is one of the oldest tournaments in continental Europe, first played in 1912. The first champion was Frenchman Arnaud Massey, winner of the 1907 British Open . The Open de Espana became part of the European Tour schedule in 1972, the first year of that tour's existence. In fact, the Open de Espana was the first tournament played in the first European Tour schedule. Which makes Antonio Garrido not only the 1972 Spanish Open champion, but also the first winner in the European Tour's history. When Arnold Palmer won in 1975, he was 45 years, 221 days old. That is still the tournament record for oldest winner. Padraig Harrington's first European Tour victory and first win on any major pro tour was at the 1996 Spanish Open. The 2013 Spanish Open went to a sudden-death playoff that lasted nine holes before Raphael Jacquelin won. That matched the European Tour record for longest sudden-death playoff, previously established at the 1989 Dutch Open, where Jose Maria Olazabal needed nine extra holes to win. Spaniard Angel de la Torre won five times from 1916 to 1925, the tournament record for most victories. De la Torre won three straight from 1916-18, the only time a golfer has won the Spanish Open three straight years. Eight other golfers have won the Open de Espana three times each: Arnaud Massy, Joaquin Bernardino, Gabriel Gonzalez, Marcelino Morcillo, Mariano Provencio, Max Faulkner, Sebastian Miguel and Seve Ballesteros . In the tournament's years as part of the European Tour schedule, only Neil Coles (1973) has won wire-to-wire. Miguel Angel Jimenez's victory at the 2014 was significant because he was 50 years old. He extended his own European Tour record as oldest tournament winner, plus became the first-eve


Which Britishaeroplane of World War II was known as a 'Wimpey'?

World War 2 | Learning | Resources | KS2 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 - TeachingCave.com Panzer Tank Panzer IV A medium tank (25 tons) with a crew of five, which was produced since 1936 and until the end of the war, and became the main German tank. Wellington Bomber RAF The longest-serving of the trio of medium bombers with which Bomber Command at the outset of World War II, the Wellington, affectionately known as the ‘Wimpey’ by its crews, flew on many of the defining operations until its last bombing mission over the Reich in October 1 Trench The trenches were the front lines, the most dangerous places. The idea of digging into the ground to give some protection from powerful enemy artillery and small arms fire was not a new idea or unique to the Great War. To learn more about the trenches click the image or view resource. ©2017 TeachingCave.com Contact: Team@teachingcave.com


Which artist painted a portrait of Sir Winston Churchill that was later destroyed by Lady Churchill?

Offensive portrait of Churchill destroyed - YouTube Offensive portrait of Churchill destroyed Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 13, 2011 Graham Sutherland (1903-1980) continues to be remembered, above all else, as the artist whose portrait of Sir Winston Churchill so offended the venerable figure that he had it destroyed. It was not that the portrait was wilfully "modern" in style, or even poorly executed. Rather, it was an uncompromisingly honest and forthright portrait of a man, who was after all, in his early 80s, frail and physically exhausted. Yet the portrait was also a sympathetic study that managed to convey the gravitas of the sitter, while at the same time revealing an endearing vulnerability. This reality however collided spectacularly with the image Churchill liked to project of himself; that of the man of action, the no-nonsense, indomitable wartime leader. Given the bold frankness and honesty of the picture, Churchill's reaction to it was perhaps inevitable. In retrospect, the whole "Churchill Portrait Controversy" proved a double-edged sword for Sutherland. On the one hand, it was testament to the potency of his portraiture. But on the other, the painting brought him a great deal of unwanted and unwarranted notoriety, especially in the popular press.


Who succeeded Richard Nixon in 1974 as US President?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 8 | 1974: President Nixon to resign from office About This Site | Text Only 1974: President Nixon to resign from office Richard Nixon has announced he is stepping down as president of the United States - the first man ever to do so. He has announced his departure in the face of an imminent impeachment trial - and possible removal from office - over the Watergate affair. The president broke the news of his resignation in a television broadcast from the White House on Thursday at 2100 local time. It will take effect from noon tomorrow. Mr Nixon, 61, said initially he had believed it was his duty to complete his term of office despite the Watergate charges. "In the past days, however, it has become evident that I no longer have a strong enough political base in the Congress to justify continuing that effort," he said. "As president I must put the interests of America first." Successor Mr Nixon has been charged by the House Judiciary Committee with "high crimes and misdemeanours". The charges stem from a 1972 break-in at the offices of the Democratic National Committee in the Watergate complex. The break-in, during that year's election campaign, was traced to members of a Nixon-support group, the Committee to Re-elect the President (CREEP). Tape recordings have shown the president subsequently tried to influence the police investigation into the crime. Mr Nixon is leaving office with more than two years of his second term left to run. In his address Mr Nixon said he would be succeeded by US vice-president Gerald Ford. Mr Ford will be sworn in as the 38th president of the United States tomorrow.