Elizabeth I, a monarch plagued by her gender
From the moment Elizabeth I was born on 7th September, 1533, her situation was a...
10 September, 2020
The Queen Mother – The Matriarch of a Nation’s Morale
It’s the 120th anniversary of the Queen Mother’s birth this month. We think of her...
07 August, 2020
What does a title mean in this day and age?
It’s an interesting question, and one we take very seriously here at Manorial Counsel… and...
08 July, 2020
Magna Carta – The enduring power of the written word
Safeguarding the liberties - and rights - of people is something we almost take for...
08 June, 2020
John Snow, the man with water-borne wisdom
It’s the anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth on 24th May, 1819. An intriguing monarch whose...
07 May, 2020
Plague, positive thinking, and prolificacy
You’ll no doubt have seen the fabulous meme doing the rounds at the moment suggesting...
08 April, 2020
From confession to curse… The death of Jacques de Molay
On 18th March, 1314, Jacques de Molay was burned at the stake. He was the...
10 March, 2020
Would the real St Valentine please step forward…
Hearts… flowers… Cupid… Valentine’s Day is so much a part of our culture little thought...
10 February, 2020
John D. Rockefeller – A businessman born, a philanthropist made
Success, incredible wealth, and philanthropy… counterbalanced by ruthless commercial practices and monopoly. All words appropriately...
08 January, 2020
A story of loyalty vs love, and shining leadership
11th December, 1936, King Edward VIII officially abdicated. 12th December he announced this to the...
10 December, 2019