

Reider Payne
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@WhigDuke
Georgian historian, heritage consultant and cat fanatic. Author of 'War and Diplomacy in the Napoleonic Era' https://t.co/6CPaYHw4oE



#otd 29 January 1820: succession of King George IV. One of the grestest royal connoisseurs, he also had well-publicised marital issues...Horrible Histories has him sing: 'Art and fashion I so rated. But wise? That's more complicated.' We love Prinny!! (Image: NPG) #GoPrinny





#otd 12 December 1688: the Lord Chancellor, Lord Jeffreys, is captured at Wapping, where the current Grade II listed Town of Ramsgate stands. Disguised as a sailor, his attempt to follow James II's example and flee abroad failed when he was recognised, and taken to the Tower.





Despite my Whig nom de guerre, I admit to being a bit of an Augustan High Tory!! Looking forward (as the owner of a novelty Bolingbroke T-shirt) to reading Rage of Party by @CapelLofft....!!! #Whigs #Tories








Happy #fiestaspatrias to family and friends in Chile!! Viva Chile!! #FiestasPatriasChile
