Infamous highwayman Dick Turpin was hanged on 7 April 1770. Despite his image Turpin was a brutal thug. Read more in my history of highwaymen.
Tuesday, 7 April 2020
Friday, 20 March 2020
Zip fastener
On 20 March 1913 Gideon Sundback patented the zip fastener. Well done Gideon. localhistories.org/a-history-of-clothes
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Monday, 16 March 2020
Caroline Herschel
Astronomer Caroline Herschel was born on 16 March 1750. She is sometimes overshadowed by her brother William Herschel but in her own day, she was just as famous. http://www.localhistories.org/caroline.html
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