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4 times Britain overcame adversity

Posted 24th October 2019 at 2:42 pm

In the current climate, you’d be forgiven for feeling worried about the future of Great Britain. However, we’re here to lighten the mood and inject some optimism by showing you four times that our great nation has overcome adversity.   1. When we(ather) defeated the Spanish Armada In 1588 Britain was threatened by the mighty naval power of Phillip II’s Spanish fleet. Despite being the underdogs, we managed to defeat the Armada through cunning strategy, and the weather. Ok, mostly the weather. But it was BRITISH weather so it still counts, ok?!   2. When Lady Mary’s husband was killed... Read more