Posted on March 16, 2008 by louisesnews
Harlech Castle – last Welsh castle taken by Parliament
On 16th March 1647, Harlech Castle surrendered in the English Civil War. The castle was a Royalist stronghold, and was the last Welsh castle to be taken by Parliament.
On 16th March 1872, The Wanderers beat Royal Engineers in the first FA Cup final. The game was played [...]
Filed under: Historic Anniversaries | Tagged: 1872, English Civil War, FA Cup final, Harlech Castle, Kennington Oval | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 16, 2008 by louisesnews
A vicar in Wapping has been attacked by a gang of Asian youths who said that his church should be a mosque.
Canon Michael Ainsworth was kicked and punched in the head as one of the attackers shouted obscenities about him being a priest. He was left suffering deep cuts, bruising and two black eyes.
The attack [...]
Filed under: London | Tagged: attacked, faith crime, St george in the East Church, vicar, Wapping | Leave a Comment »
