The Daring and Resourceful Ann Duck

It's Black History Month in the UK. Ann Duck may not be famous, but she dared to be resourceful in her fight to survive Georgian London.

Time to Talk About Chocolate

Who needs a reason to talk about chocolate? I don't, and here's a little bit about the sweet, guilt-ridden induglence. 🍫🍫🍫

It's National Curry Week in the UK. Did you know the first Indian restaurant in the UK opened in 1810? Click here for more curry info. 🍛

How did one practice safe sex in the eighteenth century? For Sexual Health Week, I've put together a little history about safe sex.

Dr Samuel Johnson, famous lexicographer, was born on 18th September. Click here to learn more about his work and some of my favourite words.

What do you mean it's National Hot Cross Bun Day in September? Yes, it is. Click here to find out more about the spiced bread.

What could you expect if you were invited to a Georgian tea party? Click here to learn a bit about tea and tea parties in the Georgian era. 🍰

It's Afternoon Tea Week in the UK. To discover more about the history of this fashionable event, click here. 🫖🍰🥪

In the UK, July is Disability Pride Month. If you want to learn more about historical thinking about disability, check out my blog. 👩🏻‍🦯🧏🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🦼👩🏻‍🦽

200 years ago, the rain mac first appeared. Click here for a short history of the Mackintosh coat-the first waterproof outerwear. ☔🧥☔🧥