Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Pastry Fork

 A pastry fork can mean two things. A pastry fork for eating cakes was invented in Britain in 1886. A different tool, one used in cooking but also called pastry fork was invented in the USA by Anna Mangin. 

Spencer Perceval

 British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval was born on 1 November 1762. He was assassinated in 1812. So far he is the only British prime minister to be assassinated.

Taunton

 I wrote about the English town of Taunton. It has a long and interesting history. 

Eastbourne

 I wrote about the charming English town of Eastbourne 


Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Maidstone

 I wrote a history of the town of Maidstone in Kent

Canterbury

 I wrote a history of the English town of Canterbury. It was founded as a town by the Romans. It's famous for Christopher Marlowe. 

Brighton

 I wrote a history of Brighton. It was once a fishing village, then a market town, and finally became a seaside resort in the 19th century.