John Logie Baird

 A look at John Logie Baird 

The Epsom Derby

This is a history of the Epsom Derby 

Halloween Facts

 As autumn approaches I posted a list of Halloween facts https://localhistories.org/halloween-facts/ 

Ukraine Independent

 On 24 August 1991, Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Well done Ukraine.

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).

Pictures of Farnham

 I took some pictures of Farnham in Surrey 

Latvia 1991

 On 21 August 1991, Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Congratulations Latvia.

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). 😢

Myths about the Suffragettes

 This article debunks some myths about the suffragettes 

Mexico

 This is my history of Mexico 

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!

A History of Russia

 This is my brief history of Russia 

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: 

'In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart'