by : Andrew Dartmouth, Mayflower, Seated Titles

A Landmark Year for Dartmouth and The Iconic Mayflower

Why 2020 is a Landmark Year for Dartmouth

Glorious Dartmouth, the home of our seated titles, is the setting for a spectacular celebration that began in November last year and will continue for 12 months. The celebration is inspired by the fact that 2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the iconic Mayflower and her companion ship, the Speedwell, visiting the harbour town when the latter required repairs. On board were dozens of visionary passengers, including persecuted English Separatists, bound for the New World, where they intended to build new lives for themselves.

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by : Andrew Titles

Guide to The Queen’s New Year Honours List

There can be few more exciting ways to begin a year than by being honoured by Queen Elizabeth II – especially if, like us, you’re fascinated by the British Royal Family and its traditions. The Queen’s New Year Honours List is released annually by Buckingham Palace and shortly before 1 January is published in The Gazette, Britain’s official record of public life. Every year, the list includes the names of hundreds of people who’ve been selected to receive honours in celebration of their achievements.

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by : Andrew Titles

It’s Christmas time

Just over 2 weeks to go until “the big day” and it is beginning to feel like Christmas. Trees everywhere and lots of outdoor decorations brightening up the neighbourhood. Of course, in GB we have a big event this week with the General Election to decide our future. No matter who you speak to there is a common theme – everyone is fed up up with all the chat about Brexit and they just want to get on with it one way or the other. We’ll see at the end of the week! It still could be months though if we do leave the EU.

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