The Queen in Ireland

It is 100 years since a British monarch was in Ireland and the first time since Ireland became independent from Britain. Quite a historic occasion. The BBC have an overview of the historical significance by the articulate Alan Little and also a magazine article on the history.

Poll Results

This post will collect up the results from the various polls so they don't clutter up the blog too much.

Who will be the next Prime Minister? (7 May)
David Cameron: 17. Gordon Brown: 4. Nick Clegg. 2. David Milliband. 1. (24 Votes)

What is going to happen now? (7 May)
LabLib Coalition: 4. Conservative Minority Government: 5. Conservative Coalition: 17. Gordon Brown refuses to resign: 3. (Total: 29 Votes)

What is your final election prediction? (6 May)
Con Victory: 8. Lab Victory: 1. Coalition (Lab/Lib): 5. Coalition (Con/Lib): 6. Coalition (Other): 1. (Total: 21 Votes)

What is your election prediction this week? (21 April)
Con Victory: 5. Lab Victory: 1. Hung Parliament: (Lab/LibDem) 11. Hung Parliament (Con/LibDem): 5. LibDem Victory: 0. (Total: 22 Votes)

Who performed best in the Chancellors' debate? (29 March)
Cable: 8. Darling: 4. Osborne: 1. (Total: 13 votes)

What is your election prediction this week? (22-29 March)
Conservative Majority: 7. Labour Majority: 1. Hung Parliament (Con-LibDems): 4. Hung Parliament (Lab-LibDems): 14. Total: 26 votes

Are you excited about the TV Debates?
Very: 6. Yes: 16. No opinion: 1. Terrible idea: 1. Total: 24 votes

Should the Monarchy have been restored in 1660?
Yes: 10. No: 8. Total: 19 Votes

What did you think of Nick Barratt's talk?
Fascinating: 10. Interesting: 7. OK: 1. Not my thing: 1. Total: 19 Votes

Restoration?

Should the Monarchy have been restored in 1660? Join the debate today in the library at 1.20. There is more information about the English Restoration here and some of the arguments for and against the monarchy here. There is also a chance to show your opinion in our poll!

PS: Don't forget the film after school: "To Kill a King" at 3.20 in the Sixth Form Common Room. Coming up tomorrow: The Stuart Quiz and the Battle of Naseby (1.20 in Room 104)