Cheam History

30 May 1381. The English Peasants’ Revolt began. It grew out of a gradual build up of socio-economic tensions, but the final trigger was the attempt to collect unpaid poll taxes in Brentwood. The revolt then spread across the south-east region.

Some say we have too much Tudor stuff out there. I say, we don’t have enough. After all, most people couldn’t tell you who Elizabeth I’s mother was or the difference between Mary I and Mary Queen of Scots.

Stunning light in the apse of the Trinity Church of the Abbaye aux Dames, Caen. The Abbey was founded by Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror and later Queen of England. Her tomb is in the chancel. #caen #abbayeauxdames #Normandy

@SherborneSchFC @SherborneLyon Well done @SherborneLyon 💪💪💪⚽️

After a great term of house Futsal. The final was won on penalties last night by ⁦@SherborneLyon⁩

If you have a trip or a fall in public, pretend you meant to do to avoid any embarrassment.

@montyzuma22 @RugbyWelly @house_hill They were superb!

⁦@RugbyWelly⁩ ⁦@house_hill⁩ missing Finn in the photo, but 4 Hill boys all together at the stoop today. Is that a first?

@thehistoryguy Thank you Dan. I think I’ve shown all your various Battlefield Britain programs hundreds of time over the years! The Hastings one- with all the horses galloping at you is a favourite!

King John died #OnThisDay 1216. He lied constantly, fathered an unknown number of illegitimate children, alienated his European allies, ignored the Rule of Law, and was eventually brought down by a rebellion of his own barons.

@WellyStanley @nickbjudge Well done Harry!

@Welly_Master @Wellyhockey @WellingtonUK Well done Wellington! (Especially Siena!)

love this Hilary Mantel explanation of what history actually is

@SherborneSchool @newscomauHQ Very much enjoyed the interview- what a total coincidence to be chosen.

Our Chairman of Governors and former Black Rod, Lt. Gen. David Leakey, and many other members of the Sherborne community queued to pay their respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. A surprise interview took place: news.com.au/entertainment/… @newscomauHQ

That service was a shining example of why we should treasure music in schools - and why we cannot measure the worth of an education against "future earnings". Everything that humans value can be expressed in music. It's a source of riches beyond anything captured in GDP.

Thought I’d share some pics from a sunny Hampton Court today. The only thing missing is a nice chilled glass of Pimms…but then, I am at work 🍸@HRP_palaces #hamptoncourt

28 May 1936. Alan Turing submitted his research paper “On Computable Numbers” for publication. It was published in two issues of the Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society on 30 November and 23 December 1936. It proposed the creation of a universal (computer) machine.

This looks divine!! 😍

@TBotting 👏👏👏

Really chuffed to receive this news #gfswoking #amazingstaff #sodeserved

Esher Palace, Surrey. Henry VIII seized the property from Wolsey, and resided here while Jane Seymour gave birth to his longed-for son, Edward VI, at nearby Hampton Court. He retreated here to mourn her death two weeks later. All that survives is the wonderful Wayneflete Tower.

Next Saturday I’ll be speaking about Lady Jane Grey for @history4ukraine - it’s completely free to watch, but please spread the word, tune in & donate if you can. Thank you 🙏🏻 @OMaraBooks @watsonlittle