The Epsom Derby

This is a history of the Epsom Derby 

Halloween Facts

 As autumn approaches I posted a list of Halloween facts https://localhistories.org/halloween-facts/ 

Ukraine Independent

 On 24 August 1991, Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Well done Ukraine.

Latvia 1991

 On 21 August 1991, Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Congratulations Latvia.

The Pendle Witches

 On 17 August 1612, the Pendle Witch Trials began. (Pendle is a place in Lancashire, England). On 20 August 9 people (7 women and 2 men) were hanged. (In England witches were hanged not burned). 😢

Myths about the Suffragettes

 This article debunks some myths about the suffragettes 

The End of Corporal Punishment

On 15 August 1987, corporal punishment became illegal in British state schools. (It was legal in private schools until 1999). Hey teacher leave them kids alone!