On 30 April 1789 George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the USA https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-george-washington/
Friday, 30 April 2021
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
History of Drinks
This is my revamped history of drinks, bottoms up! https://localhistories.org/a-timeline-of-drinks/
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Mary Wollstonecraft
Famous writer Mary Wollstonecraft was born on 27 April 1759. She is famous for her book A Vindication of the Rights of Women. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-mary-wollstonecraft/
Monday, 26 April 2021
Ironing board
A man named John B. Porter invented a portable ironing board in 1875. But on 26 April 1892, Sarah Boone patented an improved version. https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-housework/
Friday, 23 April 2021
St George's Day
Happy St Georges Day everyone. This is a little article I wrote: https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-st-georges-day/
Thursday, 22 April 2021
History of Sweets
22 April is National Jelly Bean Day so here is my revamped history of sweets https://localhistories.org/a-timeline-of-sweets/
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Henry VIII
On 21 April 1509, Henry VIII became King of England https://localhistories.org/a-short-biography-of-henry-viii/
Sunday, 11 April 2021
History of Washing
I wrote a history of washing. I hope it is showered with praise! https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-baths-and-showers/
Saturday, 10 April 2021
Bananas
Bananas were first recorded in England on 10 April 1633 when they went on sale in London. https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-fruits/
The Titanic
On 10 April 1912, The Titanic set sail from Southampton
Sunday, 4 April 2021
Saturday, 3 April 2021
Easter
Happy Easter everyone https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-easter/ 😊
Friday, 2 April 2021
Florida
On 2 April 1513, the Spanish set foot on Florida for the first time. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-florida/