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Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
The word borough derives from common Germanic *Burg, meaning fort: compare with bury, burgh and brough (England), burgh (Scotland), Burg (Germany), borg (Scandinavia), burcht (Dutch), boarch (West Frisian), and the Germanic borrowing present in neighbouring Indo-european languages such as borgo (Italian), bourg (French), burgo (Spanish and Portuguese), burg (Romanian), purg (Kajkavian) and durg (दर्ग) (Hindi) and arg (ارگ) (Persian). The incidence of these words as suffixes to place names (for example, Aldeburgh, Bamburgh, Tilbury, Tilburg, Strasbourg (Strossburi in the local dialect), Luxembourg, Edinburgh, Grundisburgh, Hamburg, Gothenburg) usually indicates that they were once fortified settlements.
In the Middle Ages, boroughs were settlements in England that were granted some self-government; burghs were the Scottish equivalent. In medieval England, boroughs were also entitled to elect members of parliament. The use of the word borough probably derives from the burghal system of Alfred the Great. Alfred set up a system of defensive strong points (Burhs); in order to maintain these settlements, he granted them a degree of autonomy. After the Norman Conquest, when certain towns were granted self-governance, the concept of the burh/borough seems to have been reused to mean a self-governing settlement.
This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Borough
United Kingdom constituencies
In the United Kingdom (UK), each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one member to a parliament or assembly, with the exception of European Parliament constituencies which are multi member constituencies.
Within the United Kingdom there are five bodies with members elected by electoral districts called "constituencies" as opposed to "wards":
Between 1921 and 1973 the following body also included members elected by constituencies:
Electoral areas called constituencies are also used in elections to the European Parliament. (See European Parliament constituencies.)
This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/United_Kingdom_constituencies
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The Abandoned Hill With Two Members Of Parliament
Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, is a now-desolate hillfort run by English Heritage. But it was once one of the most important sites in southern England: so important that it had two members of Parliament. Then, it became a "rotten borough": and a warning about power. Thanks to English Heritage: more information and how to visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-sarum/ Research and script assistance from Jess Jewell Drone camera by Jamie Bellinger Edited by Michelle Martin: https://www.youtube.com/@OnTheCrux Audio mix by Graham Haerther: https://haerther.net Filmed safely, following all local and national guidance: https://www.tomscott.com/safe/ SOURCES: Corfield, P. (2000). Power and the professions in Britain 1700-1850. London: Routledge. Dodsworth, W. (1814). An histori...
published: 06 Jul 2020 -
The Reform Act of 1832 (Political Reform in 19th Century Britain - Part 1)
http://www.tomrichey.net At the beginning of the 19th century, Parliament was tightly controlled by wealthy landowners, many of whom represented "rotten boroughs" that were sparsely populated after workers flocked to cities during the Industrial Revolution. Election laws in place at the time only allowed about 8% of the adult male population to vote and even less to hold office due to property requirements. The landowners who controlled Parliament passed the Corn Laws in 1815, which placed a protective tariff on foreign wheat in order to keep prices artificially high (benefiting the landowning class). The urban middle class agitated for the vote and finally got it when the Reform Act of 1832 (also referred to as the Reform Bill of 1832) passed. The Reform Act of 1832 changed the pro...
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What was wrong with Parliament before the Great Reform Act? | Why were radicals calling for reform?
In this video Steven Franklin examines how elections worked before the Great Reform Act of 1832 and asks 'what was wrong with Parliament'?
published: 06 Feb 2020 -
Why does London have 32 boroughs?
If you enjoy this series, please consider supporting my channel on Patreon for just $1 per month. (Thank you!) http://www.patreon.com/jayforeman PART 2 is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T_0FYHn0I0 Use promo code “jayforeman” to get 70% off NordVPN (only £2.68 per month) plus an extra month FREE at: https://nordvpn.com/jayforeman - - - UNFINISHED LONDON EPISODE 9 - - - Written by Jay Foreman @jayforeman Paul Kendler @kendlerpaul Edited by Jay Foreman Director of Photography Paul Kendler Camera Assistant Urs Robbe Props, Costume, Fight Director and Production Runner Jade Nagi @jade_nagi Additional (invaluable!) research Ian Pleace @lccmunicipal Further reading: https://lccmunicipal.com/ VFX (The Brent Monster) Chris Walker @BigDamnArtist https://www.zangrethordigital.c...
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Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 10 January 2024
Watch with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/y1r00CRmVL0 Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, or a nominated minister. In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance. The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions. Want to ...
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Parliamentary and Municipal Government in British Columbia Explained
Why are the parliamentary and municipal systems of government so different. Some insights can come from looking at how these systems evolved. There are three main aspects of government – executive, legislative and judicial. Parliament started with a legislative focus and later adopted executive functions. Municipal governments started with a judicial focus maintaining public order but also had executive functions like maintaining common areas. This video describes and explains the history of parliamentary and municipal government structures and how they evolved from those of the Kingdom of Wessex. These forms were fundamental to Alfred the Great who fought off the Vikings unified many territories such that he is considered the first King of England. As England grew in power, its forms of...
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🔵 Borough Meaning - Borough Examples - Borough Defined - British Culture - Borough
Borough Meaning - Borough Examples - Borough Defined - British Culture - Borough What does borough mean? What is a borough? What is the meaning of borough? A definition of borough. The video gives various example sentences of borough in context for you to be able to use borough correctly when speaking and writing. https://www.patreon.com/iswearenglish http://www.iswearenglish.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iswearenglish https://twitter.com/iswearenglish #vocabulary #Borough #cpe
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Benjamin Disraeli and Parliamentary Reform
In this video produced with and for the History of Parliament Trust we examine Benjamin Disraeli's attitude towards and role in advancing parliamentary reform.
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Local elections 2023: Labour becomes largest party of local government
Labour has now become the largest party of local government - surpassing the Tories for the first time since 2002 in a historic milestone, but they still have much more to do if they want to gain a majority in the House of Commons. Sky's Ed Conway has the story behind the numbers. Read more on: https://news.sky.com/story/local-elections-2023-tories-lose-control-of-three-councils-as-labour-gains-key-authority-and-wins-mayoral-race-in-early-results-12873352 #localelections #elections2023 #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@s...
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Borough
Borough, by Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki?curid=4856 / CC BY SA 3.0 #Boroughs #Local_government_in_Canada #Types_of_subdivision_in_the_United_Kingdom #Types_of_populated_places #Types_of_administrative_division #English_words A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely. A burg in the Beowulf In the Middle Ages, boroughs were settlements in England that were granted some self-government; burghs were the Scottish equivalent. In medieval England, boroughs were also entitled to elect members of parliament. The use of the word borough probably derives from the burghal system of Alfred the Great. Alfred set up a system ...
published: 08 Dec 2021
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The Abandoned Hill With Two Members Of Parliament
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- Uploaded Date: 06 Jul 2020
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Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, is a now-desolate hillfort run by English Heritage. But it was once one of the most important sites in southern England: so important t...
Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, is a now-desolate hillfort run by English Heritage. But it was once one of the most important sites in southern England: so important that it had two members of Parliament. Then, it became a "rotten borough": and a warning about power.
Thanks to English Heritage: more information and how to visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-sarum/
Research and script assistance from Jess Jewell
Drone camera by Jamie Bellinger
Edited by Michelle Martin: https://www.youtube.com/@OnTheCrux
Audio mix by Graham Haerther: https://haerther.net
Filmed safely, following all local and national guidance: https://www.tomscott.com/safe/
SOURCES:
Corfield, P. (2000). Power and the professions in Britain 1700-1850. London: Routledge.
Dodsworth, W. (1814). An historical description of the cathedral church of Salisbury : including an account of the monuments, chiefly extracted from Gough's "Sepulchral Monuments," and other authentic documents : also, biographical memoirs of the Bishops of Salisbury, from the earliest period by W. Dodsworth, verger of the Cathedral
English Heritage's own research page: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-sarum/history/research/
http://www.historyhome.co.uk/c-eight/constitu/parlrep.htm
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Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, is a now-desolate hillfort run by English Heritage. But it was once one of the most important sites in southern England: so important that it had two members of Parliament. Then, it became a "rotten borough": and a warning about power.
Thanks to English Heritage: more information and how to visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-sarum/
Research and script assistance from Jess Jewell
Drone camera by Jamie Bellinger
Edited by Michelle Martin: https://www.youtube.com/@OnTheCrux
Audio mix by Graham Haerther: https://haerther.net
Filmed safely, following all local and national guidance: https://www.tomscott.com/safe/
SOURCES:
Corfield, P. (2000). Power and the professions in Britain 1700-1850. London: Routledge.
Dodsworth, W. (1814). An historical description of the cathedral church of Salisbury : including an account of the monuments, chiefly extracted from Gough's "Sepulchral Monuments," and other authentic documents : also, biographical memoirs of the Bishops of Salisbury, from the earliest period by W. Dodsworth, verger of the Cathedral
English Heritage's own research page: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-sarum/history/research/
http://www.historyhome.co.uk/c-eight/constitu/parlrep.htm
🟥 MORE FROM TOM: https://www.tomscott.com/
(you can find contact details and social links there too)
📰 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER with good stuff from the rest of the internet: https://www.tomscott.com/newsletter/
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👥 THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: https://youtube.com/techdif
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The Reform Act of 1832 (Political Reform in 19th Century Britain - Part 1)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:55
- Uploaded Date: 23 Jan 2016
- views: 172944
http://www.tomrichey.net
At the beginning of the 19th century, Parliament was tightly controlled by wealthy landowners, many of whom represented "rotten boroug...
http://www.tomrichey.net
At the beginning of the 19th century, Parliament was tightly controlled by wealthy landowners, many of whom represented "rotten boroughs" that were sparsely populated after workers flocked to cities during the Industrial Revolution. Election laws in place at the time only allowed about 8% of the adult male population to vote and even less to hold office due to property requirements.
The landowners who controlled Parliament passed the Corn Laws in 1815, which placed a protective tariff on foreign wheat in order to keep prices artificially high (benefiting the landowning class). The urban middle class agitated for the vote and finally got it when the Reform Act of 1832 (also referred to as the Reform Bill of 1832) passed. The Reform Act of 1832 changed the property requirements so that someone didn't have to own land in order to vote, paving the way for twice as many people to vote. However, the working class still did not meet the new law's property requirements and were still not able to vote.
After the Reform Act of 1832, the Chartists advocated for voting rights for all adult men over 21. In the next segment of this lecture, I will focus on the Chartist movement.
https://wn.com/The_Reform_Act_Of_1832_(Political_Reform_In_19Th_Century_Britain_Part_1)
http://www.tomrichey.net
At the beginning of the 19th century, Parliament was tightly controlled by wealthy landowners, many of whom represented "rotten boroughs" that were sparsely populated after workers flocked to cities during the Industrial Revolution. Election laws in place at the time only allowed about 8% of the adult male population to vote and even less to hold office due to property requirements.
The landowners who controlled Parliament passed the Corn Laws in 1815, which placed a protective tariff on foreign wheat in order to keep prices artificially high (benefiting the landowning class). The urban middle class agitated for the vote and finally got it when the Reform Act of 1832 (also referred to as the Reform Bill of 1832) passed. The Reform Act of 1832 changed the property requirements so that someone didn't have to own land in order to vote, paving the way for twice as many people to vote. However, the working class still did not meet the new law's property requirements and were still not able to vote.
After the Reform Act of 1832, the Chartists advocated for voting rights for all adult men over 21. In the next segment of this lecture, I will focus on the Chartist movement.
- published: 23 Jan 2016
- views: 172944
5:56
What was wrong with Parliament before the Great Reform Act? | Why were radicals calling for reform?
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:56
- Uploaded Date: 06 Feb 2020
- views: 22345
In this video Steven Franklin examines how elections worked before the Great Reform Act of 1832 and asks 'what was wrong with Parliament'?
In this video Steven Franklin examines how elections worked before the Great Reform Act of 1832 and asks 'what was wrong with Parliament'?
https://wn.com/What_Was_Wrong_With_Parliament_Before_The_Great_Reform_Act_|_Why_Were_Radicals_Calling_For_Reform
In this video Steven Franklin examines how elections worked before the Great Reform Act of 1832 and asks 'what was wrong with Parliament'?
- published: 06 Feb 2020
- views: 22345
11:26
Why does London have 32 boroughs?
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- Duration: 11:26
- Uploaded Date: 04 Apr 2020
- views: 6681810
If you enjoy this series, please consider supporting my channel on Patreon for just $1 per month. (Thank you!) http://www.patreon.com/jayforeman
PART 2 is here...
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PART 2 is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T_0FYHn0I0
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- - - UNFINISHED LONDON EPISODE 9 - - -
Written by
Jay Foreman @jayforeman
Paul Kendler @kendlerpaul
Edited by
Jay Foreman
Director of Photography
Paul Kendler
Camera Assistant
Urs Robbe
Props, Costume, Fight Director and Production Runner
Jade Nagi @jade_nagi
Additional (invaluable!) research
Ian Pleace @lccmunicipal
Further reading: https://lccmunicipal.com/
VFX (The Brent Monster)
Chris Walker @BigDamnArtist
https://www.zangrethordigital.ca/
Political maps by
Matt from @ElectionMapsUK
http://Ko-fi.com/electionmapsuk
Stressed office worker
Dodie Clark @doddleoddle
https://www.youtube.com/user/doddleoddle
Kid on climbing frame
Alexander Wolf Fraser
Priest
Barry Kendler
Funeral Widow
Ailsa Mainwaring
Keith Sinjohn Joseph
Tim Byrne @TheTimTraveller
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LVhJH_9cT2XKp0VAfsKOQ
Mr. Wembley
Paul Kendler @kendlerpaul
Miss Willesden
Funso Foluso-Henry
@itsfunso (insta)
Thanks to:
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Pipers Models - creators of the New London Model
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Nikki Druce @MacabreLondon
Shaan Ali, Daniel Bloom, Ed and Douglas Finch, Andrew Fisher, Matthew Gabriel, Simon Kendler, Ryan McNish and Lakshman Pathak.
https://wn.com/Why_Does_London_Have_32_Boroughs
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- - - UNFINISHED LONDON EPISODE 9 - - -
Written by
Jay Foreman @jayforeman
Paul Kendler @kendlerpaul
Edited by
Jay Foreman
Director of Photography
Paul Kendler
Camera Assistant
Urs Robbe
Props, Costume, Fight Director and Production Runner
Jade Nagi @jade_nagi
Additional (invaluable!) research
Ian Pleace @lccmunicipal
Further reading: https://lccmunicipal.com/
VFX (The Brent Monster)
Chris Walker @BigDamnArtist
https://www.zangrethordigital.ca/
Political maps by
Matt from @ElectionMapsUK
http://Ko-fi.com/electionmapsuk
Stressed office worker
Dodie Clark @doddleoddle
https://www.youtube.com/user/doddleoddle
Kid on climbing frame
Alexander Wolf Fraser
Priest
Barry Kendler
Funeral Widow
Ailsa Mainwaring
Keith Sinjohn Joseph
Tim Byrne @TheTimTraveller
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LVhJH_9cT2XKp0VAfsKOQ
Mr. Wembley
Paul Kendler @kendlerpaul
Miss Willesden
Funso Foluso-Henry
@itsfunso (insta)
Thanks to:
New London Architecture at The Building Centre
Pipers Models - creators of the New London Model
Liz Clutterbuck @lizclutterbuck
Nikki Druce @MacabreLondon
Shaan Ali, Daniel Bloom, Ed and Douglas Finch, Andrew Fisher, Matthew Gabriel, Simon Kendler, Ryan McNish and Lakshman Pathak.
- published: 04 Apr 2020
- views: 6681810
41:04
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 10 January 2024
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- Duration: 41:04
- Uploaded Date: 10 Jan 2024
- views: 58288
Watch with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/y1r00CRmVL0
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wedne...
Watch with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/y1r00CRmVL0
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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Watch with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/y1r00CRmVL0
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
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- published: 10 Jan 2024
- views: 58288
5:08
Parliamentary and Municipal Government in British Columbia Explained
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:08
- Uploaded Date: 14 Feb 2019
- views: 2104
Why are the parliamentary and municipal systems of government so different. Some insights can come from looking at how these systems evolved.
There are three m...
Why are the parliamentary and municipal systems of government so different. Some insights can come from looking at how these systems evolved.
There are three main aspects of government – executive, legislative and judicial. Parliament started with a legislative focus and later adopted executive functions. Municipal governments started with a judicial focus maintaining public order but also had executive functions like maintaining common areas.
This video describes and explains the history of parliamentary and municipal government structures and how they evolved from those of the Kingdom of Wessex. These forms were fundamental to Alfred the Great who fought off the Vikings unified many territories such that he is considered the first King of England. As England grew in power, its forms of government came to be used around the world.
The Shire was an important level of government. It was divided into Hundreds, an area of fluid boundaries that could support 100 families or provide 100 soldiers. Each hundred was divided into Tithings, a unit of 10 families. Each family area was called a Hide. Our municipal governments descend ultimately from the Hundred Court.
The Shire Reeve or Sheriff would invite two knights from each Hundred Court to set the 'farm' or food rent. In later years the monarch would call two knights from each Shire to sit in the parliament.
Understanding how we got the different systems of government will help us continue to change them.
Kumtuks is a Vancouver vlog that shares knowledge and explores new narratives. Some quotes and descriptors have been adjusted for clarity and brevity. Please subscribe if you would like to be notified of new videos. If you would like additional commentary and notices and want to support additional videos https://www.patreon.com/kumtuks
Sam Sullivan is a Member of the Order of Canada, a former Mayor of Vancouver and Cabinet Minister in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia representing Vancouver-False Creek.
Stay up-to-date by visiting the Kumtuks.ca website.
https://wn.com/Parliamentary_And_Municipal_Government_In_British_Columbia_Explained
Why are the parliamentary and municipal systems of government so different. Some insights can come from looking at how these systems evolved.
There are three main aspects of government – executive, legislative and judicial. Parliament started with a legislative focus and later adopted executive functions. Municipal governments started with a judicial focus maintaining public order but also had executive functions like maintaining common areas.
This video describes and explains the history of parliamentary and municipal government structures and how they evolved from those of the Kingdom of Wessex. These forms were fundamental to Alfred the Great who fought off the Vikings unified many territories such that he is considered the first King of England. As England grew in power, its forms of government came to be used around the world.
The Shire was an important level of government. It was divided into Hundreds, an area of fluid boundaries that could support 100 families or provide 100 soldiers. Each hundred was divided into Tithings, a unit of 10 families. Each family area was called a Hide. Our municipal governments descend ultimately from the Hundred Court.
The Shire Reeve or Sheriff would invite two knights from each Hundred Court to set the 'farm' or food rent. In later years the monarch would call two knights from each Shire to sit in the parliament.
Understanding how we got the different systems of government will help us continue to change them.
Kumtuks is a Vancouver vlog that shares knowledge and explores new narratives. Some quotes and descriptors have been adjusted for clarity and brevity. Please subscribe if you would like to be notified of new videos. If you would like additional commentary and notices and want to support additional videos https://www.patreon.com/kumtuks
Sam Sullivan is a Member of the Order of Canada, a former Mayor of Vancouver and Cabinet Minister in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia representing Vancouver-False Creek.
Stay up-to-date by visiting the Kumtuks.ca website.
- published: 14 Feb 2019
- views: 2104
5:48
🔵 Borough Meaning - Borough Examples - Borough Defined - British Culture - Borough
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:48
- Uploaded Date: 26 Oct 2022
- views: 1768
Borough Meaning - Borough Examples - Borough Defined - British Culture - Borough
What does borough mean? What is a borough? What is the meaning of borough? A de...
Borough Meaning - Borough Examples - Borough Defined - British Culture - Borough
What does borough mean? What is a borough? What is the meaning of borough? A definition of borough. The video gives various example sentences of borough in context for you to be able to use borough correctly when speaking and writing.
https://www.patreon.com/iswearenglish
http://www.iswearenglish.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iswearenglish https://twitter.com/iswearenglish
#vocabulary #Borough #cpe
https://wn.com/🔵_Borough_Meaning_Borough_Examples_Borough_Defined_British_Culture_Borough
Borough Meaning - Borough Examples - Borough Defined - British Culture - Borough
What does borough mean? What is a borough? What is the meaning of borough? A definition of borough. The video gives various example sentences of borough in context for you to be able to use borough correctly when speaking and writing.
https://www.patreon.com/iswearenglish
http://www.iswearenglish.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iswearenglish https://twitter.com/iswearenglish
#vocabulary #Borough #cpe
- published: 26 Oct 2022
- views: 1768
3:56
Benjamin Disraeli and Parliamentary Reform
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:56
- Uploaded Date: 11 May 2020
- views: 23050
In this video produced with and for the History of Parliament Trust we examine Benjamin Disraeli's attitude towards and role in advancing parliamentary reform.
In this video produced with and for the History of Parliament Trust we examine Benjamin Disraeli's attitude towards and role in advancing parliamentary reform.
https://wn.com/Benjamin_Disraeli_And_Parliamentary_Reform
In this video produced with and for the History of Parliament Trust we examine Benjamin Disraeli's attitude towards and role in advancing parliamentary reform.
- published: 11 May 2020
- views: 23050
1:42
Local elections 2023: Labour becomes largest party of local government
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:42
- Uploaded Date: 05 May 2023
- views: 306468
Labour has now become the largest party of local government - surpassing the Tories for the first time since 2002 in a historic milestone, but they still have m...
Labour has now become the largest party of local government - surpassing the Tories for the first time since 2002 in a historic milestone, but they still have much more to do if they want to gain a majority in the House of Commons.
Sky's Ed Conway has the story behind the numbers.
Read more on: https://news.sky.com/story/local-elections-2023-tories-lose-control-of-three-councils-as-labour-gains-key-authority-and-wins-mayoral-race-in-early-results-12873352
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Borough
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#Types_of_subdivision_in_the_United_Kingdom...
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#Types_of_populated_places
#Types_of_administrative_division
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A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries.
In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
A burg in the Beowulf In the Middle Ages, boroughs were settlements in England that were granted some self-government; burghs were the Scottish equivalent.
In medieval England, boroughs were also entitled to elect members of parliament.
The use of the word borough probably derives from the burghal system of Alfred the Great.
Alfred set up a system of defensive strong points （Burhs）; in order to maintain these particular settlements, he granted them a degree of autonomy.
After the Norman Conquest, when certain towns were granted self-governance, the concept of the burh/borough seems to have been reused to mean a self-governing settlement.
The concept of the borough has been used repeatedly （and often differently） throughout the world.
Often, a borough is a single town with its own local government.
However, in some cities it is a subdivision of the city （for example, New York City, London, and Montreal）.
In such cases, the borough will normally have either limited powers delegated to it by the city's local government, or no powers at all.
In other places, such as the U.S. state of Alaska, borough designates a whole region; Alaska's largest borough, the North Slope Borough, is comparable in area to the entire United Kingdom,
although its population is less than that of Swanage on England's south coast with around 9,600 inhabitants.
In Australia, a borough was once a self-governing small town, but this designation has all but vanished, except for the only remaining borough in the country, which is the Borough of Queenscliffe.
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#Types_of_administrative_division
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A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries.
In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
A burg in the Beowulf In the Middle Ages, boroughs were settlements in England that were granted some self-government; burghs were the Scottish equivalent.
In medieval England, boroughs were also entitled to elect members of parliament.
The use of the word borough probably derives from the burghal system of Alfred the Great.
Alfred set up a system of defensive strong points （Burhs）; in order to maintain these particular settlements, he granted them a degree of autonomy.
After the Norman Conquest, when certain towns were granted self-governance, the concept of the burh/borough seems to have been reused to mean a self-governing settlement.
The concept of the borough has been used repeatedly （and often differently） throughout the world.
Often, a borough is a single town with its own local government.
However, in some cities it is a subdivision of the city （for example, New York City, London, and Montreal）.
In such cases, the borough will normally have either limited powers delegated to it by the city's local government, or no powers at all.
In other places, such as the U.S. state of Alaska, borough designates a whole region; Alaska's largest borough, the North Slope Borough, is comparable in area to the entire United Kingdom,
although its population is less than that of Swanage on England's south coast with around 9,600 inhabitants.
In Australia, a borough was once a self-governing small town, but this designation has all but vanished, except for the only remaining borough in the country, which is the Borough of Queenscliffe.
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The Abandoned Hill With Two Members Of Parliament
Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, is a now-desolate hillfort run by English Heritage. But it was on...
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Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, is a now-desolate hillfort run by English Heritage. But it was once one of the most important sites in southern England: so important that it had two members of Parliament. Then, it became a "rotten borough": and a warning about power.
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Corfield, P. (2000). Power and the professions in Britain 1700-1850. London: Routledge.
Dodsworth, W. (1814). An historical description of the cathedral church of Salisbury : including an account of the monuments, chiefly extracted from Gough's "Sepulchral Monuments," and other authentic documents : also, biographical memoirs of the Bishops of Salisbury, from the earliest period by W. Dodsworth, verger of the Cathedral
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The Reform Act of 1832 (Political Reform in 19th Century Britain - Part 1)
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At the beginning of the 19th century, Parliament was tightly con...
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At the beginning of the 19th century, Parliament was tightly controlled by wealthy landowners, many of whom represented "rotten boroughs" that were sparsely populated after workers flocked to cities during the Industrial Revolution. Election laws in place at the time only allowed about 8% of the adult male population to vote and even less to hold office due to property requirements.
The landowners who controlled Parliament passed the Corn Laws in 1815, which placed a protective tariff on foreign wheat in order to keep prices artificially high (benefiting the landowning class). The urban middle class agitated for the vote and finally got it when the Reform Act of 1832 (also referred to as the Reform Bill of 1832) passed. The Reform Act of 1832 changed the property requirements so that someone didn't have to own land in order to vote, paving the way for twice as many people to vote. However, the working class still did not meet the new law's property requirements and were still not able to vote.
After the Reform Act of 1832, the Chartists advocated for voting rights for all adult men over 21. In the next segment of this lecture, I will focus on the Chartist movement.
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What was wrong with Parliament before the Great Reform Act? | Why were radicals calling for reform?
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What was wrong with Parliament before the Great Reform Act? | Why were radicals calling for reform?
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In this video Steven Franklin examines how elections worked before the Great Reform Act of 1832 and asks 'what was wrong with Parliament'?
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Why does London have 32 boroughs?
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Why does London have 32 boroughs?
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Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 10 January 2024
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Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 10 January 2024
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Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Parliamentary and Municipal Government in British Columbia Explained
Why are the parliamentary and municipal systems of government so different. Some insights ...
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Parliamentary and Municipal Government in British Columbia Explained
Parliamentary and Municipal Government in British Columbia Explained
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Why are the parliamentary and municipal systems of government so different. Some insights can come from looking at how these systems evolved.
There are three main aspects of government – executive, legislative and judicial. Parliament started with a legislative focus and later adopted executive functions. Municipal governments started with a judicial focus maintaining public order but also had executive functions like maintaining common areas.
This video describes and explains the history of parliamentary and municipal government structures and how they evolved from those of the Kingdom of Wessex. These forms were fundamental to Alfred the Great who fought off the Vikings unified many territories such that he is considered the first King of England. As England grew in power, its forms of government came to be used around the world.
The Shire was an important level of government. It was divided into Hundreds, an area of fluid boundaries that could support 100 families or provide 100 soldiers. Each hundred was divided into Tithings, a unit of 10 families. Each family area was called a Hide. Our municipal governments descend ultimately from the Hundred Court.
The Shire Reeve or Sheriff would invite two knights from each Hundred Court to set the 'farm' or food rent. In later years the monarch would call two knights from each Shire to sit in the parliament.
Understanding how we got the different systems of government will help us continue to change them.
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🔵 Borough Meaning - Borough Examples - Borough Defined - British Culture - Borough
Borough Meaning - Borough Examples - Borough Defined - British Culture - Borough
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What does borough mean? What is a borough? What is the meaning of borough? A definition of borough. The video gives various example sentences of borough in context for you to be able to use borough correctly when speaking and writing.
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Benjamin Disraeli and Parliamentary Reform
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Benjamin Disraeli and Parliamentary Reform
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In this video produced with and for the History of Parliament Trust we examine Benjamin Disraeli's attitude towards and role in advancing parliamentary reform.
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Local elections 2023: Labour becomes largest party of local government
Labour has now become the largest party of local government - surpassing the Tories for th...
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Local elections 2023: Labour becomes largest party of local government
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Labour has now become the largest party of local government - surpassing the Tories for the first time since 2002 in a historic milestone, but they still have much more to do if they want to gain a majority in the House of Commons.
Sky's Ed Conway has the story behind the numbers.
Read more on: https://news.sky.com/story/local-elections-2023-tories-lose-control-of-three-councils-as-labour-gains-key-authority-and-wins-mayoral-race-in-early-results-12873352
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Borough
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A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries.
In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
A burg in the Beowulf In the Middle Ages, boroughs were settlements in England that were granted some self-government; burghs were the Scottish equivalent.
In medieval England, boroughs were also entitled to elect members of parliament.
The use of the word borough probably derives from the burghal system of Alfred the Great.
Alfred set up a system of defensive strong points （Burhs）; in order to maintain these particular settlements, he granted them a degree of autonomy.
After the Norman Conquest, when certain towns were granted self-governance, the concept of the burh/borough seems to have been reused to mean a self-governing settlement.
The concept of the borough has been used repeatedly （and often differently） throughout the world.
Often, a borough is a single town with its own local government.
However, in some cities it is a subdivision of the city （for example, New York City, London, and Montreal）.
In such cases, the borough will normally have either limited powers delegated to it by the city's local government, or no powers at all.
In other places, such as the U.S. state of Alaska, borough designates a whole region; Alaska's largest borough, the North Slope Borough, is comparable in area to the entire United Kingdom,
although its population is less than that of Swanage on England's south coast with around 9,600 inhabitants.
In Australia, a borough was once a self-governing small town, but this designation has all but vanished, except for the only remaining borough in the country, which is the Borough of Queenscliffe.
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Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
The word borough derives from common Germanic *Burg, meaning fort: compare with bury, burgh and brough (England), burgh (Scotland), Burg (Germany), borg (Scandinavia), burcht (Dutch), boarch (West Frisian), and the Germanic borrowing present in neighbouring Indo-european languages such as borgo (Italian), bourg (French), burgo (Spanish and Portuguese), burg (Romanian), purg (Kajkavian) and durg (दर्ग) (Hindi) and arg (ارگ) (Persian). The incidence of these words as suffixes to place names (for example, Aldeburgh, Bamburgh, Tilbury, Tilburg, Strasbourg (Strossburi in the local dialect), Luxembourg, Edinburgh, Grundisburgh, Hamburg, Gothenburg) usually indicates that they were once fortified settlements.
In the Middle Ages, boroughs were settlements in England that were granted some self-government; burghs were the Scottish equivalent. In medieval England, boroughs were also entitled to elect members of parliament. The use of the word borough probably derives from the burghal system of Alfred the Great. Alfred set up a system of defensive strong points (Burhs); in order to maintain these settlements, he granted them a degree of autonomy. After the Norman Conquest, when certain towns were granted self-governance, the concept of the burh/borough seems to have been reused to mean a self-governing settlement.
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