Beilby Porteus — or Porteous (May 8, 1731 ndash; May 13, 1809), successively Bishop of Chester and of London was an Anglican reformer and leading abolitionist in England. He was the first Anglican in a position of authority to seriously challenge the Church s… … Wikipedia
River Thames frost fairs — were fairs held on the River Thames at London when that portion of the river sometimes froze over, during the 15th–19th centuries, when the British winter climate was more severe than it is now.During the Great Frost of (1683–1684), the worst… … Wikipedia
Emancipation of the British West Indies — The Emancipation of the British West Indies was proposed as early as 1787, but was not achieved until the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833.The British were the first to attempt to abolish slavery in the Caribbean during the early 1800s, but complete … Wikipedia
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Porteous family — The Porteous family is an ancient Scottish Borders armigerous family.HistoryThe earliest records for members of the Porteous family in Peeblesshire date back to the early part of the fifteenth century. The earliest possible reference, according… … Wikipedia
Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham — The Lord Barham Born 14 October 1726 Leith, Midlothian, Scotland Died 17 June 1813 … Wikipedia
Fulham Palace — in Fulham, London (formerly in Middlesex), England, at one time the main residence of the Bishop of London, is of medieval origin. HistoryDuring the extensive restorations from 2001 ndash;06, excavations on the grounds of Fulham Palace have… … Wikipedia
Edmund Jenings — was a Virginian politician. He was President of the Council of Virginia and later became the acting governor from August 23, 1706, to June 10, 1708.His father Sir Edmund Jenings was a Member of Parliament. His daughter, Elizabeth Jenings, married … Wikipedia
Dunstan — For other uses, see Dunstan (disambiguation). Dunstan Archbishop of Canterbury Province Canterbury Diocese … Wikipedia
