Charles Townshend, (born August 27, 1725âdied September 4, 1767, London, England), British chancellor of the Exchequer whose measures for the taxation of the British American colonies intensified the hostilities that eventually led to the American Revolution. 1  The second son of the 3rd Viscount Townshend, he was educated at Cambridge and Leyden. In 1747 he was elected to Parliament. As a member of the Board of Trade from 1749 to 1754, he showed an interest in increasing British powers of taxation and control over the colonies.
After you donate: 1  Sit and enjoy refreshments for a few minutes. 2  Leave your bandage on for four to six hours. 3  Don't skip meals. 4  Your normal volume of blood will be restored within 24 hours of donating. 5  Become a regular blood donor.
What to do after donating blood? To help you stay well after you have given blood, we advise you to: keep the pressure dressing on your arm for about 30 minutes after you have given blood, and the plaster on for 6 hours; rest for a short time after giving blood; eat and drink â you will be encouraged to have at least 2 drinks and a snack before you leave; avoid using the donation arm to carry anything very heavy for the rest of the day