What public disturbance early in June 1780 in London, described by Charles Dickens in "Barnaby Rudge", was put down by the military and followed by the execution of 11 people?
Gordon riots The Gordon riots of 1780 were against the Papists Act 1778.
In 1713 Charles XII, King of Sweden, created what position to ensure that public officials acted in accordance with the law and discharged their duties satisfactorily, and could initiate legal proceedings against them for dereliction of duty?
Built in 1869, what type of ship is the Cutty Sark, which was put on public display in 1954 and is preserved in dry dock in Greenwich, London, UK?
