Category Archives: On This Day
22 November is St Cecilia’s Day
St Cecilia, patron saint of music, inspired music and poetry but in recent times 22 November is significant in many other walks of life, from The Beatles and Mrs Thatcher to the England Rugby Team.
Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary
The events which took place in October 1066 changed the course of British history. 950 years on, we take a look at the famous battle and its legacy.
What’s so scary about Friday the 13th?
We’ve been surrounded by rumours and myths concerning Friday the 13th for over 900 years. It’s one of the most well recognised superstitions of the western world and it’s likely to have permeated the psyche of even the most rational person.
Embracing Science Fiction Celebrations This May
If you’re an avid science fiction fan, you’ve got some important dates this month to celebrate with both May The Fourth and Towel Day.
Saint George’s Day
Mention Saint George, and images of dragons, maidens and sword-bearing heroes spring to mind. But is it true that he was really a Roman soldier from Turkey and never actually met a dragon?
