Sunday, 24 March 2024

Women's Olympiad

 The Women's Olympiad began on 24 March 1921. It was the first international women's sports event.

Friday, 22 March 2024

Cathcold Tower, Southampton

 During World War II an anti-aircraft gun was placed on Catchcold Tower in Southampton. It was the last time the Medieval walls played a part in the defence of the city.



Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Spring

 It's Spring again. People once called it Lenten, which means lengthen because the days are growing longer. But in the 14th century, people called it springing time because the leaves on trees are springing out. By the 16th century, it was just called Spring. It's so nice to see nature coming back to life. 😎

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Tolpuddle Martyrs

 On 19 March 1834, the Tolpuddle Martyrs were sentenced to 7 years transportation. They were convicted of making an illegal oath. They tried to form a trade union and they swore an oath of secrecy, which was then illegal and gave the authorities an excuse to arrest them.

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Red Letter Days

Why do we say red-letter days? In the Middle Ages, saint's days were marked in red in calendars. People did not work on some saint's days, which were also called holy days. Our word holiday is derived from a holy day.