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
The Great British Pint. ‘Let there be throughout our kingdom a single measure for wine and a single measure for ale and a single measure for corn, namely “the London quarter”‘ – Article 35 of the Magna Carta On Monday June 15th 2015 at 12.15pm the first annual British National Beer Day will commence. This is to … More Britain’s national beer day – June 15th
The heart of contemporary British Politics is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area around Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster (more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament), and Parliament Square was designated as Conservation Area in 1987. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of the outstanding universal architectural, historic and symbolic significance of this … More UNESCO World Heritage Site for British Politics
As part of the Nationwide celebration of Rights and LiberTeas Treasure Hunts in London is organising a politically themed treasure hunt to coincide with the celebration marking the 750 anniversary of the Simon de Montfort Parliament (1265) and the 800 anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta (1215). Tickets are available from http://www.scavengerhunts.london/elected-political-street-game.html and https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-and-liberteas-street-game-tickets-15700313059 for … More “Rights and LiberTeas Street Game”
International Political figures A recent addition to the Statues in Parliament Square Gardens is that of Mahatma Gandhi. It was unveiled on 14 March 2015 to mark the 100th anniversary of his return to India to start the struggle for independence from British rule. The statue is based on a photograph of Gandhi standing outside the … More Statues in Parliament Square Gardens – Part 2
National Political figures Parliament Square is home to statues of British, Commonwealth, and foreign statesmen. British statesmen Sir Winston Churchill Churchill indicated where he wanted a statue of himself to be placed in Parliament Square. He now stands with a commanding view overlooking the Houses of Parliament. The bronze statue by Ivor Roberts-Jones, is 12 feet (3.7 m) high and stands … More Statues in Parliament Square Gardens – Part 1