10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUEEN'S SHILLING»
Discover the use of
queen's shilling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
queen's shilling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Queen's
Shilling: A Soldier's Story
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
2
The Queen's
Shilling - A Soldier's Story - Vol. II
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Queen's Shilling is a true story of the British National Service.
Kendal (under the direction of Mr. Daniel Frohman) and their own company. "The Queen's Shilling," a comedy in three acts, adapted from "Le Fills de Famille," by J.W. Godfrey. The orchestra under the direction of A.W. Schroeder.
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The Queen's
Shilling and Other Stories...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
... they let me join. I've never regretted it. They were right; the Army was the best
place for me. Everything I know I learned in the Army. Accepting the Queen's
shilling – that's what they presented you with when you joined – was the
cleverest ...
7
Breaking the Bargain: Public Servants, Ministers, and Parliament
One scientist explained: 'If you accept the Queen's shilling, you have to dance the
Queen's tune.'104 Stuart Smith, chair (1982-7) of the National Round Table on
Environment and the Economy, weighed into the debate with the observation ...
... tankards to be made with a glass bottom, so that when a stranger treated a
man to a pint, they could easily look to see if there was a shilling in the bottom of
their pot. Glossary 'appen thee 'al - you probably will blimey - 27 Th' Queen's
Shilling.
9
Irish History of Civilization
He's well aware that he's not just getting the Queen's Shilling. He receives the full
fifty shillings from the sergeant that a good recruit commands. And almost exactly
a year later, when the annual swing of the recruiting sergeant comes again to ...
Donald Harman Akenson, 2005
Some of these days I will take the Queen's shilling. If I were once away I should
not be always thinking of her. I know I am a fool to let a girl trouble me so, but I
can't help it. If I stay here I know that I shall do mischief either to her or to
someone ...
G. A. (George Alfred) Henty, 2012
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUEEN'S SHILLING»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
queen's shilling is used in the context of the following news items.
Alberta after the political earthquake
When Smith and eight of her Wildrose colleagues “took the Queen's shilling” — just weeks after they had been passionately excoriating the Alberta ... «iPolitics.ca, Jul 15»
Horrible History: Taking The King's Shilling
The notorious 'King's Shilling' (or 'Queen's Shilling', depending on the monarch). ... The expression 'to take the King's shilling', meant to sign up to join the Army. «Forces TV, May 15»
Pippen returns to civilian life
Trombone star Jonathan Pippen is set to make a return to civilian life after eight enjoyable years playing for the Queen's shilling with the Central Band of the ... «4barsrest.com, Feb 15»
'Old Darset' tome on Armistice Day
*'to take the Queen's shilling' = to join the Armed Forces (should be George V ie the King's shilling in 1914 – unless referring to Queen Victoria veterans?) ... «Dorset Echo, Nov 14»
'King's Shilling' re-enactment on Preston Railway Station
However, it is still used informally even nowadays, except it would be known as the 'Queen's Shilling'. Although a shilling which is equivalent to five pence, ... «Blog Preston, Aug 14»
Being Irish in Britain: a pronunication guide
If I had a Queen's shilling for every quip made down a phone line about being related to that cowboy builder, I'd be richer than the joint account from the civil ... «Irish Times, Apr 14»
Why take the Queen's shilling?
It is not a first order issue, however, and there is no need for it to be revisited during the reign of the Queen, who is highly esteemed. The public also had their say ... «The Australian, Nov 13»
End the guilt over private education
Last year, when one independent school decided to accept the Queen's shilling and become an academy, Andrew Adonis, the former Labour education minister ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 13»
Admiral Sir John ('Sandy') Woodward
... though his message to the various ships' companies of the destroyers and frigates was uncompromising: “You've taken the Queen's shilling. Now you're going ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Aug 13»
The List: Felix Martin on alternative currencies
Here are four historical alternatives to taking the Queen's shilling. You need JavaScript active on your browser in order to see this video. No video ... «Financial Times, Jun 13»
