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Tag: history
Sotheby’s 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. 📚📚📚
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. 🚤 🌊
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. 🧚🏻🧚🏻♂️🧚🏻♀️
Gay Cruising Along Sodomite’s Walk
Was gay cruising in Georgian Britain a thing? Yes, and you can find out about Sodomite's Walk in London by clicking here. 🏳️🌈
Jigsaw Puzzles: Great Stimulation for the Body and Mind
Today is National Puzzle Day in the US! Did you know jigsaw puzzles were invented in the 1700s? Click here to find out more. 🧩🧩🧩🧩
Has Politics in the UK Changed Since the 18th Century?
A century ago today, Britain elected its first Labour prime minister. So, why not use this as a chance to babble about 18th Century politics?
Daniel Mendoza: The Father of Modern Boxing
Did you know the foundations for modern boxing were laid in the Georgian era? Check out my post about Daniel Mendoza to learn more. 🥊🥊
Welcome to the New Year!
Happy New Year! For my first post of 2024, I reveal a few facts about New Year's Day in the UK. Click here to learn more. 🎉
Mistletoe and Kisses: The Story of the Kissing Bough
Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Click here to find out and learn the story of the kissing bough, a historic Christmas decoration. 🎄🎄🎄