Charlotte Bronte – 21/4/1816 to 31/3/1855

Charlotte Brontë was  born on 21st April 1816 in Thornton, West Yorkshire. She was the eldest of the three Brontë sisters whose novels have become classics of English literature. Charlotte Bronte used the pen name Currer Bell to publish her work, her most famous novel being Jane Eyre published in 1847.  Her later works include Villette and Shirley. Charlotte… More Charlotte Bronte – 21/4/1816 to 31/3/1855

Trafalgar Square – a cultural space for the public

  Trafalgar Square by Juliamaud   Trafalgar Square is a site of significant historic and cultural value. John Nash developed the area in 1812 as “a cultural space, open to the public.” In keeping with Nash’s vision that the area should be a public cultural space, the area was redeveloped and reopened in 2003 with improvements to the… More Trafalgar Square – a cultural space for the public

Looking for something to do with the family over Easter?

How about an Easter Treasure Hunt? Treasure Hunts in London have THREE EGG-CITING options available. explore Arts and Heritage in London. solve clues and puzzles, take fun photos and complete assignments compete for prizes Choose from Trafalgar Square, The Tate Britain and Brixton. Teams of 2 to 5 players  – Individual tickets are £9 to £15.… More Looking for something to do with the family over Easter?

Mommie Dearest from the Golden age of Cinema……

Not a great role model for mothers, the movie “Mommie Dearest” shines the light on Christina Crawford who endured an abusive and traumatic  upbringing of at the hands of her mother…screen queen Joan Crawford.   Another Hollywood mother , or should that be step-mother, who didn’t deserve flowers for Mothers Day is Barbara Lamb. Set in the golden… More Mommie Dearest from the Golden age of Cinema……

March Challenge – Connections – Did you work it out?

Treasure Hunts in London’s March challenge was to spot the link. Did you work out the connection? The answer was Beyond The Sea – A treasure hunt at The National Maritime Museum There is just enough time to book tickets to this event which takes place at 2pm on 14th March 2015. Tickets are available from http://www.scavengerhunts.london/thil_national_maritime.html… More March Challenge – Connections – Did you work it out?