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  1. Born today in 1759... William Pitt (the Younger), English statesman who became the youngest ever British Prime Minister at the age of 24. about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck
  2. Between 1902 and 1966, today (the 24th May) was celebrated across the British Empire as 'Empire Day'. historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/Hist… 1:22 AM May 24th via TweetDeck
  3. Today in 878... The Saxon King Alfred defeated the Danes at Edington, Wiltshire. #onthisday 2:26 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  4. Historic UK is finally on Facebook. Unfortunately we're not yet one of the 'cool kids', so all likes most appreciated! facebook.com/HistoricUK 3:10 AM May 22nd via web
  5. Today in 1455: In the 1st battle of the Wars of the Roses, Richard of York & the Nevilles attacked the court @ St Albans, capturing Henry VI 1:33 AM May 22nd via web
  6. @AR_Cornwall @Jo_Peel No problem at all, everyone in the office thought it looked brilliant! Definitely on our 'to stay' list... 11:32 AM May 21st via TweetDeck in reply to AR_Cornwall
  7. To celebrate the release of 'Queen Elizabeth in the 1950s’ on DVD, Historic UK has 10 copies to give away! historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/Hist… 2:33 AM May 21st via TweetDeck
  8. Today in 1191... English King Richard I 'the Lion Heart' conquered Cyprus on his way to join the Crusaders at Acre in NW Israel. #onthisday 4:36 AM May 20th via TweetDeck
  9. Today in 1536... Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII's second wife, was beheaded in London. She was 29. #onthisday 6:19 AM May 19th via TweetDeck
  10. Today in 1803... Britain abandons the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France, again! #onthisday 2:39 AM May 18th via TweetDeck
  11. Today in 1900: The siege of the British at Mafeking by Boer forces was broken. Col. Baden-Powell and his forces had held firm for 217 days! 1:38 AM May 17th via TweetDeck
  12. Calling all historical re-enactment fans! Our Events Diary for this summer has just been updated: historic-uk.com/LivingHistory/… 3:03 AM May 16th via TweetDeck
  13. Today is the last day of our competition to win a copy of David Long’s new book ‘English Country House Eccentrics’. historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/Hist… 4:08 AM May 15th via TweetDeck
  14. Today in 1567... Mary Queen of Scots married James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell in Edinburgh. #onthisday 3:26 AM May 15th via TweetDeck
  15. Obscure fact of the day: The 12th century 'leaning tower of Bridgnorth' leans three times more than the tower at Pisa. 6:48 AM May 14th via TweetDeck
  16. Today in 1080: Walcher, Bishop of Durham and Earl of Northumberland was murdered; William (the Conqueror) consequently ravaged the area. 2:04 AM May 14th via TweetDeck
  17. Today in 1940... Winston Churchill gave his inspiring 'Blood, toil, tears and sweat' speech in Parliament after becoming Prime Minister. 6:01 AM May 13th via TweetDeck
  18. Today in 1929: Britain's Trades Union Congress called off the General Strike that had brought the nation to a standstill for nine days. 2:43 AM May 12th via TweetDeck
  19. @AndydBird Very kind of you to say, thanks! :) 2:42 AM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to AndydBird
  20. @Guernseyevacuee Thanks Gill, very nice of you to say! Glad you're enjoying both the website and the tweets :) 8:27 AM May 11th via TweetDeck in reply to Guernseyevacuee
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