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Sandwich (UK Parliament Constituency)
Sandwich was a parliamentary constituency in Kent, which elected two Member of Parliament (United Kingdom), Members of Parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, House of Commons from 1366 until 1885, when it was disfranchised for corruption. History Sandwich like most of the other Cinque Ports, was first enfranchised in the 14th century. As a Cinque Port it was technically of different status from a parliamentary borough, but the difference was in most respects purely a nominal one. (The writ for election was directed to the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, rather than the sheriff of the county, and its MPs were termed "barons" rather than "burgesses" as in boroughs.) Until 1832, the constituency consisted of the three parishes making up the town of Sandwich, Kent, Sandwich; it had once been a flourishing port but by the 19th century the harbour had silted up and there was only a limited maritime trade. The right to vote was reserved to the freedom of the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Of Thanet (UK Parliament Constituency)
Isle of Thanet was a county constituency which returned one Member of Parliament (United Kingdom), Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1885 United Kingdom general election, 1885, until it was abolished for the February 1974 United Kingdom general election, February 1974 general election. It was located on the Isle of Thanet, in Kent. Boundaries 1918–1950: The Boroughs of Margate, Ramsgate, and Sandwich, the Urban District of Broadstairs and St Peters, and the Rural District of Isle of Thanet. 1950–1974: The Boroughs of Margate and Ramsgate, the Urban District of Broadstairs and St Peters, and in the Rural District of Eastry the parishes of Acol, Minster, Monkton, St Nicholas at Wade, and Sarre. Members of Parliament Election results Elections in the 1880s King-Harman's death caused a by-election. Elections in the 1890s Ele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deal, Kent
Deal is a coastal town in Kent, England, which lies where the North Sea and the English Channel meet, north-east of Dover, England, Dover and south of Ramsgate. It is a former fishing, mining and garrison town whose history is closely linked to the anchorage in The Downs (ship anchorage), the Downs. Close to Deal is Walmer, a possible location for Julius Caesar's Caesar's invasions of Britain, first arrival in Great Britain, Britain. Deal became a 'limb port' of the Cinque Ports in 1278 and grew into the busiest port in England; today it is a seaside resort, its streets and houses a reminder of its history along with many ancient buildings and monuments. In 1968, Middle Street was the first Conservation Area (United Kingdom), conservation area in Kent. The coast of France is approximately from the town and is visible on clear days. Deal Castle is a Device Forts, device fort commissioned by then-monarchy of the United Kingdom, King, Henry VIII. History Deal is first mentioned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Atte Welle
Thomas may refer to: People * List of people with given name Thomas * Thomas (name) * Thomas (surname) * Saint Thomas (other) * Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church * Thomas the Apostle * Thomas (bishop of the East Angles) (fl. 640s–650s), medieval Bishop of the East Angles * Thomas (Archdeacon of Barnstaple) (fl. 1203), Archdeacon of Barnstaple * Thomas, Count of Perche (1195–1217), Count of Perche * Thomas (bishop of Finland) (1248), first known Bishop of Finland * Thomas, Earl of Mar (1330–1377), 14th-century Earl, Aberdeen, Scotland Geography Places in the United States * Thomas, Idaho * Thomas, Illinois * Thomas, Oklahoma * Thomas, Oregon * Thomas, South Dakota * Thomas, Virginia * Thomas, Washington * Thomas, West Virginia * Thomas County (other) * Thomas Township (other) Elsewhere * Thomas Glacier (Greenland) Arts and entertainment * ''Thomas'' (Burton novel), a 1969 novel by Hes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Edward (MP)
John Edward McGee Jr. (born October 19, 1969) is an American television personality, writer and self-proclaimed psychic medium. After writing his first book on the subject in 1998, Edward became a well-known (and controversial) figure in the United States with his shows broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel premiering in July 2000 along with broadcasting on We TV since May 2006. Biography Edward (born in Glen Cove, New York) is the only son of an Irish-American police officer and an Italian-American working mother. He was raised Roman Catholic and although he later stopped practicing, he stated that he has never stopped feeling connected to God and his Catholic roots. Edward was quoted saying, "This is something that is driven by a belief in God. It's the energy from that force that I think allows us to create ''this'' energy." According to Edward, when he was 15 and "a huge doubter" (in psychic abilities), he was read by a New Jersey woman who convinced him that he could become a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Cundy (MP)
Peter John Cundy DSO, DFC, AFC, TD (3 October 1916 – 4 August 2005) was a British military aviator who fought during the Second World War. While serving under the RAF Coastal Command he was involved in new techniques for locating and destroying enemy submarines. Early life and family Cundy was born at Bognor, the elder of twin sons born to Wright Cundy, a brewer, and his wife Emma Louise, and was educated at Eastbourne College. His younger brother Robert Michael Cundy followed him into the army, and then the RAF, serving as a flying officer in No. 13 Squadron RAF, until his Blenheim light bomber was reported missing on a night operation in May 1942. Robert's body was later recovered and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. Military service After serving as a cadet in the Eastbourne College Contingent, Junior Division, Officers' Training Corps, Cundy was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 9th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, part of the Territorial Army, on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Berham
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died ), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (died ), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope John (disambigu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Reyner
Stephen or Steven is an English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or "protomartyr") of the Christian Church. The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie. Many surnames are derived from the first name, including Stephens, Stevens, Stephenson, and Stevenson, all of which mean "Stephen's (son)". In modern times the name has sometimes been given with intentionally non-standard spelling, such as Stevan or Stevon. A common variant of the name used in English is Stephan ( ); related names that have found some currency or significance in English include Stefan (pronounced or in English), Esteban (often pronounced ), and the Shakespearean Stephano ( ). Origins The name "Stephen" (and its comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Jordan (MP For Sandwich)
William, Will, Bill, or Billy Jordan may refer to: Politicians *William Jordan (MP for Sandwich) (fl. 1381–1391), Member of Parliament for Sandwich (UK Parliament constituency), Sandwich *William Jordan (died 1720), Member of Parliament for Reigate (UK Parliament constituency), Reigate *Hamilton Jordan (William Hamilton Jordan, 1944–2008), American politician, chief of staff to President Carter *William E. Jordan (1883–?), American politician, socialist state legislator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin *Bill Jordan (politician) (1879–1959), New Zealand diplomat and politician, MP and high commissioner *William Worthington Jordan (1849–1886), South African trader, founder of the Boer republic of Upingtonia Sports *Hen Jordan (William Henry Jordan, 1894–1948), American baseball player *William Jordan (rower) (1898–1968), American Olympic gold medalist rower *Billy Jordan (1908/09–2000), Irish professional footballer *Bill Jordan (Australian footballer) (1906–1995), Austral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Ive (died C
William Ive may refer to: * William Ive (Mayor of Sandwich, 1348–1349) * William Ive (Sandwich MP), MP for Sandwich in 1386, son of the above *William Ive, Coventry preacher and commentator on Loveday, 1458 * William Ive (vice-chancellor), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford The vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford is the chief executive and leader of the University of Oxford. The following people have been vice-chancellors of the University of Oxford (formally known as The Right Worshipful the Vice-Chancel ... in 1461 and 1462 *William Ive, Vice-Admiral of Essex for 1577 * William Ive (Leicester MP) (1597–1641), English MP in 1624 See also * William Ives (other) {{hndis, Ive, WIlliam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Kent (UK Parliament Constituency)
East Kent (formally known as "Kent, Eastern") was a county constituency in Kent in South East England. It returned two Members of Parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, elected by the first past the post system. History The constituency was created by the Reform Act 1832 for the 1832 general election, and abolished by the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 for the 1885 general election. All three two-member constituencies in Kent were abolished in 1885: East Kent, Mid Kent and West Kent. They were replaced by eight new single-member constituencies: * Ashford *Dartford *Faversham * Isle of Thanet *Medway * St Augustine's * Sevenoaks * Tunbridge Boundaries 1832–1885: The Lathes of St. Augustine and Shepway (including the Liberty of Romney Marsh), and the Upper Division of the Lathe of Scray. Members of Parliament Notes Election results Elections in the 1830s Elections in the 1840 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Commission
A royal commission is a major ad-hoc formal public inquiry into a defined issue in some monarchies. They have been held in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Malaysia, Mauritius and Saudi Arabia. In republics an equivalent entity may be termed a commission of inquiry. Such an inquiry has considerable powers, typically equivalent or greater than those of a judge but restricted to the terms of reference for which it was created. These powers may include subpoenaing witnesses, notably video evidences, taking evidence under oath and requesting documents. The commission is created by the head of state (the sovereign, or their representative in the form of a governor-general or governor) on the advice of the government and formally appointed by letters patent. In practice—unlike lesser forms of inquiry—once a commission has started the government cannot stop it. Consequently, governments are usually very careful about framing the terms of reference a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
