Rumours of The Happytime Murders have been going on for years. Devised by Brian Henson (son of Jim Henson) back in 2008 this project was to be an R-rated puppet project. Now it seems the project is moving forward. The IMDB lists it as being in development and various film websites are noting its progress and change… More The Happytime Murders
Early years Emmeline Pankhurst was born Emmeline Goulden in Moss Side, Manchester on July 15th, 1858. She attended the École Normale Supérieure finishing school in Paris in 1873. Returning to England, she married Dr Richard Pankhurst in 1879. She was 20, he was 44. Dr Pankhurst was a socialist and a supporter of radical causes, including… More Emmeline Pankhurst’s Birthday – 15th July
New home for Street Art Walthamstow is set to following the footsteps of Shoreditch, Brixton and Camden with plans to attract professional graffiti and street artists to produce authorised street art. Since September murals have been appearing throughout the area. Art work includes a piece by internationally renowned artist ‘Phlegm’. Mark Clack, wood street walls founder, told the Guardian newspaper, “We need to… More Walthamstow street art
Please Look After This Bear. Thank You. Between 2 July – 15 September 2014 Books about Town displayed 50 unique BookBench sculptures around London. One was of London’s most iconic bear – Paddington. The bench can now be found at Paddington Station. Paddington was also the subject of another art trail. 50 Paddington Bear sculptures… More Paddington
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The pleasures (and pitfalls) of wine, beer and spirits have been with us for centuries. Wine jars from 7000 B.C from ancient China indicate wine being made by fermenting fruit, rice and honey. In 4000 B.C. ancient Egypt considered beer as one of the foods of life and a dietary staple. Wine tasting – an… More Wine Tasting
Wimbledon takes place from 29 June to 12 July 2015 Quote from History of Wimbledon and the LTA “The relationship between Wimbledon and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) dates back to the formation of the governing body in 1888, at which point the All England Club passed over the guardianship of the national game. Funds… More The Wimbledon Championships 2015
Alcohol Alcohol has been produced the world over for centuries. Wine was made by fermenting fruit, rice and honey since 7000 B.C, as indicated by wine jars from ancient China. In 4000 B.C. ancient Egypt considered beer as one of the foods of life and a dietary staple. In Britain from the 8th century ales, ciders and mead were… More Heritage chasers enjoy a shot of fun at the Museum of London
21st June 2015 Father’s Day is held on the third Sunday of June. Happy Father’s Day!
18th June 1815 The Battle of Waterloo took place on 18th June 1815 ending 20 years of conflict in Europe. Britain’s great military victory ended the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte and was one of the most decisive battles in the history of Europe. It was fought by 191,300 soldiers – Wellington’s army had 67,000 soldiers, Blücher’s army… More Waterloo