English Place Names

 Seven years ago I made this video about the origin of English place names. I am hoping to make a name for myself. #names https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98x_xMBk7zI

18th century women

 In the 1700s girls from well-off families went to boarding schools. Poor girls sometimes went to dame schools where they were taught to read and write. Also, in some towns, there were charity schools called blue coat schools because of the color of uniforms. In Britain, women were not allowed to attend university and the professions were closed to them. localhistories.org/women-in-the-18th-century

New Amsterdam

 The Dutch built a little town on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. It was called New Amsterdam and it flourished by selling skins. The settlers sold otter, beaver, mink, and seal skins. However, New Amsterdam was a tiny town with only about 1,500 inhabitants in the mid-17th century. localhistories.org/17th-century-new-york

The Moon

 On 21 July 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon. Well done Neil. #moon https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-the-moon/

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

 Two ships designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel were launched on 19 July. The Great Western in 1837 and The Great Britain in 1843. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-isambard-kingdom-brunel/

Old Sayings

 Seven years ago I made this video about the origin of old sayings. https://youtu.be/LDUkTwoI7cQ

Bathing

It's a silly myth that during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries people thought bathing was bad for you. It is complete twaddle. In reality, doctors emphasised that keeping clean was necessary for health. Being clean was also seen as good or virtuous. In the 18th century, John Wesley said ‘cleanliness is next to godliness. Being dirty was a sign of a bad soul. Wearing dirty clothes was also frowned upon. localhistories.org/a-history-of-baths-and-showers