Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Albania

 28 November is Albania Independence Day. Happy Independence Day. 

Monday, 27 November 2023

Lewes

 I wrote about the Sussex town of Lewes. It has a long and interesting history.

Arundel

 I wrote the history of Arundel. It's a picturesque little town in Sussex, England. It's famous for its castle.

Tudor Christmas

 My friend Wendy wrote a history of Tudor Christmas Read all about how they celebrated Christmas in the 16th century.

Sunday, 26 November 2023

Weigh anchor

 Why do we say weigh anchor? It's a corruption of the Old English word wegan, which meant carry or lift. Find out more in my origin of sayings.


Savannah Georgia

 On 26 November 1796, a fire started in Savannah, Georgia. It devastated the town. 

Saturday, 25 November 2023