Author: dickshistory

A look at the great Irish coin controversy or an investigation into stupidity.

Ah yes, the cut and thrust of diplomatic fun fests. Nothing like it.

Well, you will be pleased to find out that Henrietta will stop being broke and get stuck into building a nice little house for herself.

An episode about how German George came to hate his son the Prince of Wales. But not the princess of course. No, German George was perhaps a bit too fond of Caroline.

Or not – who cares really. Well the king does I suppose. This week we shall be meeting Henrietta Howard and hearing her heartbreaking story.

Yes, well if you happen to be a common and smellie type, then it will be shit happens next. Lot’s of things are about to become very illegal. But here’s a picture of Melusine to brighten up your day.

It’s the bubble episode where fortunes are made and lost. Sir Isaac Newton will learn that what goes up must come down and lose his hard earned cash in this thing. People will suicide but the main thing is the government must look like it’s doing something.

Whatever is a Walpole? Answer: A Walpole is our first ever Prime Minister and this guy will set the standard for all future prime ministers. The bar shall be set rather low. Here’s his mug shot:

Continuing the story of the golden age of pirates where it seems nothing is like it is in the movies.

A new player and our very first Prime Minister.