ALL ABOUT THE GEORGIANS
1714 GEORGE I ASCENDS TO THE THRONE
Queen Anne dies and the throne goes to George, the son of Sophia, Electress of Hanover. Despite the presence of numerous rivals for the throne, his ascendence marked the beginning of the Georgian era. George spoke only a little English and had to communicate with his ministers using French.
GIN ACT 1751
Also known as the Tippling Act, this act was designed to limit the consumption of