Sunday, 10 December 2023

Farnham

 I wrote a history of Farnham a charming town in Surrey, England 


Lager Day

 10 December is National Lager Day. This is my history of drinks

Saturday, 9 December 2023

Poland

 I wrote a concise history of the nation of Poland from Ancient Times to the 21st Century 

Friday, 8 December 2023

Dover

 I wrote a history of the town of Dover, the gateway to England

Denmead History

 I wrote a little history of the village of Denmead 



Clifton Suspension Bridge

 Clifton Suspension Bridge opened on 8 December 1864. It was designed by the great engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. This is his monument in Portsmouth.


First Actress

 On 8 December 1660, Margaret Hughes performed on stage as Desdemona in Othello. She was the first recorded actress in England. Before then women's parts were played by boys.