Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: > In light of the discussion of democracy and minorities,I can remember when > Canada was referred to as a Dominion. > These were the days when I stood at attention underneath the mango tree at > God save the queen. > Btw,I am still fascinated when I use the term Scotland Yard ..... > Maybe I am Afro-British.What is a Dominion anyway?
Originally, something under one's control. Later, "One of the self-governing nations within the British Commonwealth." http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dominion As for Scotland Yard, "The name derives from the headquarters' original location on Great Scotland Yard, a street off of Whitehall. The exact origins of this name are unknown, though popular explanations include; that it had once been the site of a diplomatic mission owned by the Kings of Scotland prior to the Union of England and Scotland, or that the street was owned by a man called Scott during the Middle Ages; or that stagecoaches bound to Scotland once departed from the street.[1] By the 17th century, the street had become the site of a number of government buildings, with the architects Inigo Jones and Christopher Wren living there. From 16491651, the poet John Milton lived there during the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell's rule." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland_Yard You should really try the internet Michael. There lots of information there. :-) Chris Green York U. Toronto --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
