I wrote a history of Chichester. It has a long and fascinating history from its start as a Roman town to the present day.
A blog about history and true crime. Historical trivia and stories about true crime.
Friday, 3 November 2023
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.
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