I wrote a history of the town of Maidstone in Kent
Tuesday 31 October 2023
Canterbury
I wrote a history of the English town of Canterbury. It was founded as a town by the Romans. It's famous for Christopher Marlowe.
Brighton
I wrote a history of Brighton. It was once a fishing village, then a market town, and finally became a seaside resort in the 19th century.
Monday 30 October 2023
Ipswich
I wrote a history of the town of Ipswich. It has been a town since the 7th century.
Auschwitz
I wrote an article about the notorious concentration camp Auschwitz
Amsterdam
I wrote a short history of the Dutch city of Amsterdam
Sunday 29 October 2023
Sense and Sensibility
On 29 October 1811, Jane Austen published her famous novel Sense and Sensibility
Sunday 22 October 2023
Endometriosis
This is a museum exhibition about endometriosis
Thursday 19 October 2023
Gin and Tonic
19 October is National Gin and Tonic Day. Cheers!
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Timothy Evans
On 18 October 1966, the Queen granted Timothy Evans a royal pardon, 16 years after he was hanged for a murder he did not commit. A History of Capital Punishment.
Monday 2 October 2023
Smarties Day
2 October is Smarties Day. When I was a child they were one of my favourite sweets.