Friday, 3 November 2023

Chichester

 I wrote a history of Chichester. It has a long and fascinating history from its start as a Roman town to the present day. 

Thursday, 2 November 2023

Marie Antoinette

 Marie-Antoinette, queen of France was born on 2 November 1755. The unfortunate woman was guillotined in 1793 during the French Revolution.

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