The Flowerpots, Cheriton

I went to a pub called The Flowerpots in Cheriton, Hampshire. It was very nice. I recommend it to everyone. 😊

Corporal Punishment Cameroon

 

Cameroon Campaigners Commemorate the 2022 International Day To End Corporal Punishment  

Mexico declares war

 On 22 May 1942, Mexico declared war on Germany and Japan. Well done Mexico. 

International Boys Day.

 16 May is International Boys Day. Happy International Boy's Day. 

Pierre Curie

 Pierre Curie was born on 15 May 1859. He was one of the greatest scientists of the late 19th century. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-pierre-curie/

Mayday

 Welcome to May. It's probably named after Maia the Roman goddess who caused plants to grow. This is my history of Mayday: https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-mayday/ 

Boiling

In England a law of 1531 allowed poisoners to be boiled alive. In 1532 a cook called Richard Roose was boiled alive and in 1542 a woman called Margaret Davy was boiled alive. However, the law was repealed in 1547.