Revolution: a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favour of a new system. Rebellion: an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader. How is it that despite the demise of various ruling monarchs; peasants’ revolts; rebellion by bastard royalty; and a few civil wars here and there Britain isContinue reading “Revolutionary rebels or rebellious revolutionaries – not so civil war”
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Dipping my toes in the murky waters of politics
When I returned to my desk on that mid-November Monday, following the funeral of my last grandparent, I was determined to throw myself into my work and become part of the Basildon community (although to do that fully I would need to wait until I was allocated a flat). Basildon was born out of theContinue reading “Dipping my toes in the murky waters of politics”
Robin's Nest 