Thomas Hardy

 I wrote a brief biography of the famous writer Thomas Hardy 

The Conversation

 Smacking a child is harmful - The Conversation

National Love is Kind Day

 27 July is National Love is Kind Day to celebrate all those who have escaped from domestic violence. https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-domestic-violence/

Alexander McKee

 Alexander McKee the man who discovered the Mary Rose was born on 25 July 1918. Well done Alexander. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75NgPGFifFQ

Corporal Punishment

 On 22 July 1986, the British parliament voted to end corporal punishment in state schools. The new law received royal assent on 7 November 1986. Corporal punishment became illegal in state schools on 15 August 1987.

Neil Armstrong

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

The Mary Rose Sinks

Henry VIII's warship Mary Rose sank on 19 July 1545, near Portsmouth https://localhistories.org/the-mary-rose/