The Protectorate The Protectorate The Protectorate was the period during the Commonwealth (or, to monarchists, the Interregnum) when England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland were governed by a Lord Protector as a republic. The Protectorate began in 1653 when, following the dissolution of the Rump Parliament and then Barebone's Parliament, Oliver Cromwell was appointed Lord Protector of the Commonwealth under the terms of the Instrument of Government. In 1659 the Protectorate Parliament was dissolved by the Committee of Safety as Richard Cromwell, who had succeeded his father as Lord Protector, was unable to keep control of the Parliament and the Army. This
John Dick (footballer, born 1930) transfer fee. He was later in charge of West Ham Juniors. Dick died in 2000. Dick made one appearance for Scotland, against England at Wembley Stadium in 1959. Brentford John Dick (footballer, born 1930) John Hart Dick (born 19 March 1930 in Govan, died 2000) was a Scottish footballer. Born in Glasgow, he became a prolific goalscorer and became the first West Ham United player to play for the Scottish national team. He joined West Ham from Crittall Athletic while on National Service. Between 1953 and 1962, Dick made 364 appearances for the club, mainly at inside left. He scored