About Elizabeth Rose

Marketing Manager at Rose Calendars, Elizabeth has many years experience in PR and Marketing, and is extremely committed to sustainability. With a passion for the family business and communication, Elizabeth enjoys creating content to promote the range of Rose Calendars.

Articles by Elizabeth Rose

Commemorating 217 Years Since the Battle of Trafalgar Day

Trafalgar Day is commemorated each year on 21 October, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, which established Britain’s naval supremacy for over a century. Here we take a look at what happened on that important day, which took place 217 years ago, and explore some of the ways that it is celebrated both in the UK and around the world.

The Ancient Solar Calendar at Chankillo

Chankillo, built 2,300 years ago, in northern Peru is an extraordinary observatory also used as a solar calendar.  Built on a ridge in the Casma Valley at Chankillo, a structure of 13 towers, the observatory allowed remarkably accurate astronomical observations by people with an exceptionally sophisticated understanding of astronomy and the rising and setting arcs of the sun.