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....
by Cockney Cabbies | Jun 19, 2022 | On This Day
On This Day… 19th June 1964 Boris Johnson Born Elected Mayor of London in 2008. Born in New York City, but his family returned to the UK soon after and he was brought up in the UK. Cockney Cabbies One Big City, Three London Cabbies and the Rest Is History...
by Cockney Cabbies | Jun 18, 2022 | On This Day
On This Day… 18th June 1927 Paul Eddington Born Actor. Born 174 Sutherland Avenue. Roles in ‘The Good Life’, ‘Yes Minister’ and ‘Yes, Prime Minister’. Died London. Cockney Cabbies One Big City, Three London Cabbies and the...
by Cockney Cabbies | Jun 17, 2022 | On This Day
On This Day… 17th June 1497 Battle of Blackheath The Battle of Deptford Bridge (also known as the Battle of Blackheath) took place On This Day. Forces under King Henry VII were victorious in what was the culminating event of the Cornish Rebellion. After...
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