by David West | Apr 12, 2026 | News
On the 12th of April, 1606, the Union Flag was adopted as the flag of English and Scottish ships. I’m going to say straight away that I consider the Union Flag to be the Union Jack when it is flown at the jackstaff of one of His Majesty’s ships. It’s controversial but...
by David West | Apr 11, 2026 | News
On the 11th of April, 1814, the Treaty of Fontainebleau was signed. It ended the War of the Sixth Coalition against Napoleon Bonaparte, and forced him to abdicate uncondionally for the first time. It does feel increasingly as though I’m running out of history I want...
by David West | Apr 10, 2026 | News
I mentioned copyright in my last post, Quisling. Well on the 10th of April, 1710, the Statute of Anne came into force in Great Britain. It was the first law regulating copyright. The Statute of Anne, which came into force in Great Britain in 1710, is widely regarded...
by David West | Apr 9, 2026 | News
On the 9th of April, 1940, Vidkun Quisling seized power in Norway. I have posted about famous Norwegians such as Harald Hardrada and Thor Heyerdahl so now it’s time to write about an infamous one. Before we start I must apologise for the illustration. I normally use...
by David West | Apr 8, 2026 | News
On the 8th of April, 1954, South African Airways Flight 201 crashed into the sea killing 21 people. It was a de Havilland DH106 Comet. Regular readers will know my fascination with flight and flying machines. The de Havilland Comet holds a unique and poignant place in...
