The support given by a patron.
Patronage
Fact of the Day
The UK's first ever parking ticket was issued to a doctor, Thomas Creighton, who was helping a heart attack victim.
Quote of the Day
"Democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.
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~ Winston Churchill
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.