A look at John Logie Baird
Friday 30 August 2024
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Monday 26 August 2024
Halloween Facts
As autumn approaches I posted a list of Halloween facts https://localhistories.org/halloween-facts/
Saturday 24 August 2024
Ukraine Independent
On 24 August 1991, Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Well done Ukraine.
Friday 23 August 2024
Black Ribbon Day
23 August is European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism AKA Black Ribbon Day. (23 August was chosen because on that day in 1939 Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact).
Thursday 22 August 2024
Pictures of Farnham
I took some pictures of Farnham in Surrey
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Latvia 1991
On 21 August 1991, Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Well done Latvia.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
The Salem Witches
On 19 August 1692 four men and one woman were hanged during the Salem witch trials 😢
The Pendle Witches
On 17 August 1612, the Pendle Witch Trials began. (Pendle is a place in Lancashire, England). On 20 August 9 people (7 women and 2 men) were hanged. (In England witches were hanged not burned). 😢
Friday 16 August 2024
Myths about the Suffragettes
This article debunks some myths about the suffragettes
Thursday 15 August 2024
The End of Corporal Punishment
On 15 August 1987, corporal punishment became illegal in British state schools. (It was legal in private schools until 1999). Hey teacher leave them kids alone!
Monday 12 August 2024
A History of Russia
This is my brief history of Russia
Sunday 4 August 2024
Anne Frank
On 4 August 1944 Anne Frank and the others hiding with her were arrested by the Nazis. This is a famous quote from her: