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Monthly Archives: August 2022
The First King over the Water
On 1 August 1714, Queen Anne died, and as a result of the Act of Settlement of 1701, her second cousin George, Elector of Hannover, became king of Great Britain. Some factions were already yearning for ‘The King over the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Belgium, Biography, History, London, Museums and Galleries
Tagged Bruges, Brugge, Charles II, Civil War, Guilds, Restoration, Scotland, Spanish Netherlands
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Drought
According to the National Geographic Society, a drought happens when: ‘Below-average precipitation affects the amount of moisture in soil as well as the amount of water in streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.’ Alternatively, the United States Government says it is … Continue reading
Posted in Botany, Cambridge, Gardens, Natural history
Tagged drought, pavements, plants in drought, weeds
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