Sir Alastair Cook
Sir Alastair Cook, CBE (1984-) was born in Gloucestershire. He retired from Test cricket with England in…
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is on the third Sunday of June, so, unlike Christmas Day for example, it is…
Driving Licences
UK driving licences were first introduced in 1903 and anyone over 17 could apply for one, at a…
Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral in Devon is an awe-inspiring example of Gothic architecture in the ‘English decorated’ style. The…
The BBC Proms
The BBC Proms is a music festival which takes place every year from mid-July to early September,…
The National Health Service (NHS)
The National Health Service (NHS) was set up in the UK after the Second World War, in…
The Turner Prize
Every year since 1984, four different artists (who are either British-born or working mainly in Britain) are…
Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart, 1542-87) had a most unfortunate, tragic life. She became Queen of…
Stereo Sound
Alan Dower Blumlein (1903-1942) was born in London and became a pioneer in the field of sound…
Sir Humphrey Davy
Sir Humphrey Davy (1778-1829) was an extremely talented chemist, poet and inventor. Born in Cornwall and employed…
Rugby
The sport of rugby began at Rugby School in Warwickshire in the 18th century. There was no…
The Spinning Jenny
The 8-spindle ‘spinning jenny’ for spinning wool or cotton was invented by James Hargreaves (1720-78) of Lancashire…