by Cockney Cabbies | Jun 24, 2022 | On This Day
On This Day… 24th June 1717 Grand Lodge of England Started By 1717 the Masonic lodges were already clubs having no connection to stone-masonry. Four London lodges met at the Goose and Gridiron pub in St Paul’s Churchyard and formed the first Grand Lodge,...
by Cockney Cabbies | Jun 23, 2022 | On This Day
On This Day… 23rd June 1940 Adam Faith Born Singer and actor. Born as Terence Nelhams Wright at 4 Churchfield Road East, Acton. He was spotted while playing in a skiffle group in the 2i’s Coffee Bar Soho, and subsequently made his first appearance on the...
by Cockney Cabbies | Jun 22, 2022 | On This Day
On This Day… 22nd June 1911 Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary King George V and Queen Mary. Vita Sackville-West’s novel “The Edwardians” has an evocative description of this coronation from the perspective of a young Lord. Cockney...
by Cockney Cabbies | Jun 21, 2022 | On This Day
On This Day… 21st June 1944 Ray Davis Born Guitarist, singer and songwriter. Born at 6 Denmark Terrace, Fortis Green, Muswell Hill. One of the founder members of the rock group The Kinks. After the group disbanded he pursued a solo career. Knighted in 2017. ...
by Cockney Cabbies | Jun 20, 2022 | On This Day
On This Day… 20th June 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Shortly before this event, in September 1896 Victoria had become the longest-reigning monarch in British history, beating George III, the previous holder. Victoria reigned 1837 – 1901, 64 years....
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