Tag: I Want To Be Elected

Magna Carta Memorial - photo by Juliamaud

General Election Special

April 20, 2015

Here is Monty Python from 1970  parodying TV coverage of the general election       Wikipedia notes “In the 1981 Crosby by-election, candidate John Desmond Dougrez-Lewis, a 22-year-old student from Hayes in Greater London, changed his name by deed poll to Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F’tang-F’tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel. Thus the name was printed on the ballot paper, although the Returning Officer… More General Election Special

houses of parliament by Juliamaud

Election Special Street Game

April 14, 2015

A fun way to uncover political history With the general election taking place, it’s time for an Election Special Treasure Hunt. This April, in the run up to May’s elections, follow in the footsteps of great (and not so great) leaders, politicians and reformers as you explore political history. This informative scavenger hunt around Westminster is put together by Treasure Hunts… More Election Special Street Game