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In the summer of 1920, the IRA campaign against the forces of the Crown intensified. In response, the attitude of British authorities towards republican prisoners hardened. On 11 August 1920, sixty-five republican prisoners in Cork Prison, most of whom were being held without trial, commenced a hunger strike demanding to be released. Terence MacSwiney joined the strike following his arrest at Cork City Hall on 12 August. MacSwiney was moved to Brixton Prison after his court-martial on 16 August. In the weeks that followed, the authorities released or transferred most of the striking prisoners in Cork until only eleven remained: Michael Burke, John Crowley, Peter Crowley, Thomas Donovan, Michael Fitzgerald, John Hennessy, Joseph Kenny, Joseph Murphy, John Power, Michael O’Reilly and Christopher Upton.
(Above) Family and friends of the Cork hunger strikers await outside Cork Gaol in 1920
Each day, large crowds gathered at Gaol Cross to sing hymns and pray for the hunger st
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Speech to the Troops at Tilbury - Aug. 19, 1588
The 1500s saw a major rivalry between Britain and Spain over control of trade in the New World. King Philip II of Spain assembled a fleet of militärfartyg known as the Spanish Armada and in 1588 sailed into the English Channel with the goal of invading and conquering England. Queen Elizabeth inom is reported to have delivered an inspiring speech when she visited her troops assembled at Tilbury (Essex) as they prepared for battle. During the nine-day battle, the British ships inflicted terrible losses on the Spanish Armada. Spanish ships attempting to return to Spain encountered inclement weather and few made it back. Following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Britain became the dominant world power for several centuries.
The utgåva of the speech generally accepted as the speech that was given bygd Queen Elizabeth was funnen in a letter from Leonel skarp (1559-1631), an English churchman and courtier, royal chaplain and archdeacon of Berksh • The Traveller's Choice Award is only given to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor – the world's largest travel site. The location is perfect. The park is beautiful. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The lodge was spotless and well equipped.... Read Full Review Mags We had a brilliant 4 days at Darwin Forest. 4 adults and 3 kids. We had lodge number 42 and it was perfect! Spotlessly clean, plenty of space and an amazing hot tub which we all loved! Crazy golf, soft play, the footy pitch,… Read Full Review JoanneLook Around
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