Gin and Tonic

 19 October is National Gin and Tonic Day. Cheers! 

Timothy Evans

On 18 October 1966, the Queen granted Timothy Evans a royal pardon, 16 years after he was hanged for a murder he did not commit. A History of Capital Punishment.

Smarties Day

 2 October is Smarties Day. When I was a child they were one of my favourite sweets. 

Seattle

 This is my history of the city of Seattle 

Timeline of Corporal Punishment

 I wrote a timeline of corporal punishment. Across the world public opinion is turning against it.

19th Century Toilets

In the 19th century toilet pans were made of porcelain. They were usually decorated, embossed, or painted with attractive colors. Seats were of wood and cisterns were often emptied by pulling a chain. At first toilet bowls were boxed in but the first pedestal toilet bowl was made in 1884.

Pictures of Horndean

 I made an article of photos of the village of Horndean in Hampshire