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King George VI dies and Queen Elizabeth II becomes monarch
King George VI dies and Queen Elizabeth II becomes monarch King George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George) was the King of the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth from December 11, 1936, following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, until his death on February 6, 1952. His reign saw significant historical events, including World War II and the post-war reconstruction period. …

Representation of the people Act received Royal assent, granting votes to women over the age of 30
Representation of the people Act received Royal assent, granting votes to women over the age of 30 The Representation of the People Act 1918 received Royal Assent on February 6, 1918, marking a significant milestone in the history of women’s suffrage in the United Kingdom. This act extended voting rights to certain women for the first time. Specifically, it granted the right to vote to women over the age of 30 who met certain property qualifications. …

Arthur William Moore, Manx historia, died
Arthur William Moore, Manx historia, died Arthur William Moore (1853–1909) was a British civil servant and colonial administrator who held significant positions in various British colonies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is particularly associated with his service in British Guiana (now Guyana) and Fiji. Here is an overview of his career: …

James VII crowned King of England, Scotland, and Ireland
James VII crowned King of England, Scotland, and Ireland James VII crowned King of England, Scotland, and Ireland following the death of his father King Charles II. …

King Charles II, the merry monarch died
King Charles II, the merry monarch died King Charles II of England, also known as Charles II of Scotland, reigned from 1660 to 1685. He was the eldest surviving son of King Charles I and was born on May 29, 1630. His reign followed the tumultuous period of the English Civil War and the Interregnum, during which England was ruled by Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector. …

Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, the last British sovereign of the House of Stuart was born
Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, the last British sovereign of the House of Stuart was born Anne (1665-1714), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1702-14), the last British sovereign of the House of Stuart. …

The Trades House of Glasgow was founded to represent the interests of the craftsmen
The Trades House of Glasgow was founded to represent the interests of the craftsmen The Trades House of Glasgow is one of the oldest organizations in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, and it was indeed founded to represent the interests of craftsmen. The Trades House was established in 1605, and its primary purpose was to oversee and regulate the various craft guilds and trades within Glasgow. …