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
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/