The fire destroyed around 13,200 houses, 87 churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St. Paul’s Cathedral, which had been built in the Middle Ages.
Truths About Cats And Dogs
Have you ever wondered how these animals came to be favoured, tamed and trained as pets to live alongside us?
Allotments Week
In centuries past, allotments were conceptualised as a way to alleviate the distress of poor, rural countrymen, where landowners bequeathed plots to be cultivated.
Musicals And Their Magic
Jon Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera, written in 1728, is believed to be the first true example of a musical.
Scheduling Wider Reading Around Literature Studies
Remember, your time is valuable, and wider reading is extra, if enjoyable, work. Keep that in mind as you proceed, and be picky with your reading.
Britain’s Favourite Parks
National and local parks provide some of the most stunning countryside in the UK, offering a haven from the demands and stresses of modern life.
Libraries In Our Digital Age
Libraries have employed technological innovations to their advantage, significantly enhancing their offerings and services for their users.
What’s In Your Pencil Case?
Most pencil cases contain the essentials: pens, pencils, an eraser, a sharpener. But have you ever thought about links between these objects and the wider world of literature?
A Quick History Of Chocolate
Cacao beans were especially valued by the Aztecs – they were used as currency as well as for a drink for the higher classes.
Uncovering The Secrets Of The Nile
The Nile is of vital importance in particular to Egypt, where more than 95% of the population lives within a few miles of the banks of the river.
