200 years ago today, Lord George Gordon Byron died in Greece after fleeing scandal in England. Was he a bad boy, or was he misunderstood?
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Mrs Griggs: The Georgian Cat Lady
While doing research, I came across a real Georgian cat lady who collected feline companions. Click here to learn more. ππΊπββ¬
The National Gallery Reaches 200
The National Gallery in London is 200 years old! Click here to learn more about the UK's national collection, first displayed in 1824. πΌοΈ
Happy Day of the Fool!
The first day of April is the Day of the Fool! Why do we celebrate fool's today? Click here to find out. πππ
Happy Lady Day, AKA Old New Yearβs Day!
25th March was the old New Year's Day until 1752. Click here to find out why we celebrated the start of the new year today. π π
Mary Anning: The Princess of Palaeontology
Mary Anning is one of the most infuential scientists in British history, but her work was not recognised for 200 years. π¦π¦
My Favourite Places to Visit in England
It's English Toursim Week. Click here to find out my favourite places to visit in England with historical and literary connections. π°
Sothebyβs First Book Sale
280 years ago today, Sotherby's held it's first book sale. Click here to enjoy me babbling about both books and history. πππ
Happy Birthday to the RNLI!
200 year ago today, the RNLI was formed in a pub in London. Click here to find out more about this vital rescue service. π€ π
Tell a Fairy Tale: Magic, Beasts and Moral Lessons
It's Tell a Fairy Tale day! Click here to find out more about the day and what makes a fairy tale a fairy tale. π§π»π§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈ