Morning all Porthleven, the famous clock tower of the Institute Building, on the sea front. Also the home of the late Guy Gibson, who commanded 617 Squadron, of the Dambusters. #famouspeople#UKHistory#Cornwall#Porthleven
In 1942, in the midst of World War II, British economist Sir William Beveridge was tasked with a bold mission: to design a system that would provide security “from cradle to grave” for every citizen. The result? The Beveridge Report. 📜 #BeveridgeReport#UKHistory
In 2010, Bocardo SA v. Star Energy dealt with oil rights beneath land. The Supreme Court ruled the landowner owned the strata beneath their land necessary for surface enjoyment, including the oil, impacting property and mineral rights. #PropertyLaw#UKHistory
Property disputes can get complicated, but some UK cases have been downright bizarre! 🏠 Let's explore some of the most unusual property cases ever heard in British courts. #WeirdLaws#UKHistory
The Great Smog was a wake-up call. It exposed the severe consequences of unchecked air pollution and the urgent need for government action. The scale of the disaster shocked the nation and led to widespread demand for reform. 🌍 #EnvironmentalCrisis#UKHistory
If you enjoyed this little dive into Britain’s weird legal history, give a like and a follow! There are plenty more strange and wonderful laws to uncover. #WeirdLaws#UKHistory
Im reading this amazing book on the Elizabethan Underworld and found Gamaliel Ratsey so interesting! Fancied drawing him. #history#ukhistory#highwayman
