British right-wing political faction based on the values of traditionalism and conservatism. Modern Conservatives are sometimes still referred to as Tories.
Tory
Fact of the Day
Henry the Fowler, king of East Francia and founder of the Ottonian dynasty of German rulers, once traded a large part of Swabia (modern Switzerland and Alsace) for a spear.
Quote of the Day
"It always seems impossible until it's done.
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~ Nelson Mandela
On This Day
19 Germanicus, Roman general and member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, died of a 'mysterious illness' (most probably assassination). He was viewed by many as the perfect Roman and his death led to a climate of fear in Rome.
1957 The worst nuclear accident in British history occurred when a fire led to a major radiation leak at the Windscale (now known as Sellafield) nuclear plant in Cumbria.
1971 After being sold, dismantled and moved to the USA, London Bridge was reconstructed and reopened in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
2004 Former Superman actor Christopher Reeve died, aged 52, possibly from an adverse reaction to an antibiotic. He became a prominent activist for people with spinal cord injuries after being severely injured when thrown from his horse.