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. 🎉

Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Click here to find out and learn the story of the kissing bough, a historic Christmas decoration. 🎄🎄🎄

16th December was the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. The US celebrates the protest by American patriots, but is that a myth? 🌎

It's that time of year when we often look back at what we've achieved. Click here to read about my achievements in 2023.

20th November holds personal significance for me. Click here to find out why, and learn more interesting facts about this day.

Two hundred years ago this month, the first pier opened in Brighton. Click here to learn more about Brighton Chain Pier.

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.

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. 🍛