Happy Father’s Day
June 19, 2016
Happy Father’s Day
Making Father’s Day an official holiday
June 15, 2016
Attempts were made to make Father’s Day an official holiday by introducing a bill to Congress in 1913. It was approved by US President Woodrow Wilson, however, Congress worried that the new holiday would be too commercialized and so defeated two attempts to formally recognize the holiday. Stopping just short of issuing a national proclamation,… More Making Father’s Day an official holiday
Where did Father’s Day start?
June 13, 2016
Some people cite the a church sermon made in West Virginia, USA in 1908 in memory of 362 men killed in explosions at the Fairmont Coal Company mines. However, this was intended as a commemoration, not an annual holiday. Credit for the annual celebration is more usually attributed to Mrs Sonora Dodd. Mrs. Dodd’s mother had… More Where did Father’s Day start?
Me Time
June 10, 2016
What is Me Time? According to the dictionary it’s time spent relaxing on one’s own as opposed to working or doing things for others, seen as an opportunity to reduce stress or restore energy. Adrienne Marks, award winning author of the book Me Time is also The ME TIME Host at RADIO W.O.R.K.S. WORLD. Adrienne… More Me Time
An Afternoon Adventure in Piccadilly
June 7, 2016
The history of Piccadilly The urban development of the area dates back to the 15th century. Giving most of his land to the King for a Royal Park, Anthony Cotton retained a parcel of land to bequeath to his heirs. In 1618-19 John Cotton sold it to John Golightly, who later sold it to the tailor Robert Baker. The… More An Afternoon Adventure in Piccadilly
Elizabethan Theatre in Southwark
June 4, 2016
Plays were performed in the courtyards of inns, college halls, inns and private houses until 1576. Then the actor-manager James Burbage built the Theatre in Shoreditch with his brother-in-law John Brayne. This was the first purpose-built playhouse in London. William Shakespeare joined the resident troupe at the Theatre in the 1580s. Elizabethan theatres could attract up to 3000 people and were used… More Elizabethan Theatre in Southwark
Can you solve the robbery of the Manneken Pis?
May 31, 2016
On a trip to Brussels we tried out The Escape Hunt’s The Manneken Pis Robbery escape room. The premise of the story The most famous statue of Brussels, symbol of the city, has been stolen once again. Locked in the hideout of the suspect, teams have to find the Manneken Pis and to replace it on its… More Can you solve the robbery of the Manneken Pis?
Trafalgar Square Experience
May 25, 2016
An afternoon of exploration and discovery Come on an adventure around Trafalgar Square followed by dinner at The National Gallery. You will need a smartphone to complete the photo challenges and comfy footwear. Photo of Scavenger hunt at Trafalgar square by Juliamaud Artists and Artisans Treasure Hunt. Many famous people lived and worked near Trafalgar Square. With this… More Trafalgar Square Experience
The Who – Pinball Wizard
May 23, 2016
The double album TOMMY was released in the UK on May 23, 1969. It catapulted British band The Who into rock legends and popularised the notion of ‘rock opera’. Chas Early notes that it was Classically-trained Who manager Kit Lambert and the rest of the band who encouraged songwriter Pete Townshend to work on the idea of… More The Who – Pinball Wizard
Arthur Conan Doyle – Born on 22 May
May 22, 2016
Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of #Sherlock Holmes, was born in Edinburgh on 22 May 1859 Trained as a doctor at Edinburgh University in 1881, Arthur Conan Doyle divided his time between medicine and writing. His career included being a writer and a journalist, as well as being a surgeon on a whaling boat and a medical officer on a… More Arthur Conan Doyle – Born on 22 May