20th November: a Day to Remember

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

The Chain Pier in Brighton

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. 🍛

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. 🫖🍰🥪