Arrival of the Angles
It is thought that the Angles originated in Poland but had moved to central Denmark by the 4th century. They then expanded […]
It is thought that the Angles originated in Poland but had moved to central Denmark by the 4th century. They then expanded […]
Until 1526, Catholicism held sway in Britain but the combination of esoteric rituals, opulence and Latin pronouncements, though wondrous, was unintelligible to […]
The kingdom of Scotland had its own government institution for more than four centuries prior to 1707, when it became part of […]
Cowes Week takes place every year at the beginning of August and is based at the small port of Cowes on the […]
‘Big Ben’ is the nickname given to the hour bell in the Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament in London. The […]
There have been many gimmicky celebratory days concocted in recent times, but the International Talk Like A Pirate Day has a peculiarly […]
Sir Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was an award-winning star of silent films in his trademark character, ‘the tramp’. He drew on his own […]
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