On September 9 2015, the Queen will pass the record set by Queen Victoria to become the longest ever reigning monarch in British history. Although September 9th 2015 marks a historical landmark for the United Kingdom, no official celebrations are planned. Instead, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Edinburgh, Midlothian and Tweedbank for the Scottish … More Rule, Britannia
On September 9 2015, the Queen will become the longest ever reigning monarch in British history. To mark the occassion Treasure Hunts in London are organising a Royalty-themed Treasure Hunt. For the Golden Jubilee of George III on October 25 1809, the monarch remained in seclusion at Windsor Castle. Very few of his subjects were able … More A Royal Themed Treasure Hunt
National Dog Day was founded in 2004. It aims to raise awareness of, and support for, responsible dog ownership of all breeds. All dogs should be able to live a happy, safe and ”abuse-free life” in a good home. Staffies Battersea Dogs and Cats Home still sees more staffies come through its doors than any other breed, writes … More National Dog Day August 26, 2015
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Rudolph Valentino was born as Rodolfo Alfonso Raffaello Pierre Filibert Guglielmi di Valentina D’Antonguolla on May 6, 1895 in Castellaneta, Italy. He became a sex symbol actor of the 1920s, starring in a number of silent screen films. Best known as the star of The Sheik, Valentino also starred in The Son of the Sheik, Blood and … More Rudolph Valentino
On 19 August 2003 22 aid workers were killed in a bombing at the UN headquarters in Baghdad. Aiming to raise public awareness of the work undertaken by humanitarian organisations Humanitarian Day takes place annually on 19th August.
Julia Child was born on August 15, 1912, in Pasadena, California and died two days before her 92nd birthday in August 2004 of kidney failure at her home in Montecito. Five years after her death, Julia Child was the inspiration behind the film Julie & Julia, based on a cooking blog by Julia Powell. The 2009 … More August 15 – TV chef and author Julia Child
Elegant poetry, artistry with words conveys exquisite ideas One of the oldest forms of poetry is the Haiku. It consists of seventeen syllables arranged in three lines of five, seven and five. Other related Japanese literary forms are Haibun and Tanka. Haibun is a form that combines Haiku and prose and Tanka is a five … More Elegant poetry, artistry with words, conveys exquisite ideas
August 8, 2015 is World Cat-Day International Cat Day was founded in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and other animal rights groups. Cats are our most popular pets. It is estimated there are over 500 million cats worldwide. In 2007 a study of US households showed that there are about 72 million pet dogs … More International Cat Day
Drink to me only Treasure Hunt Treasure hunts in London offer a unique treasure hunt around the Museum of London that explores alcohol production and how it affected London. If you would like to book a private treasure hunt for you and your friends and family please contact Treasure hunts in London Guides to Alcohol Another … More Thinking about drinking
Newport Street Gallery The Newport Street Gallery opens in Lambeth, south London, in October 2015 and will feature exhibitions of work from Damien Hirst’s extensive collection of art. Newport Street Gallery is the realisation of Hirst’s long-term ambition to share his diverse collection – which includes over 3,000 works – with the public. Exhibitions at … More Damien Hirst Gallery in London