Agatha Christie, the queen of crime Born Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller on 15 September 1890 in Torquay, Devon, South West England, in 1912 she met and married Archie Christie. They had a daughter, Rosalind, in 1919 but later divorced and Agatha married Max Mallowan, the world famous archaeologist. Their a marriage lasted forty-six years. … More Agatha Christie
With so many types of murder mystery available, how do you decide which is the best Murder Mystery Event for you? It all depends on your audience. If you are planning a small gathering, there are a number of companies that supply dinner party games for 6 to 20 people. Some are available to download, others are… More How to decide which Murder Mystery Event is best for you.
How about planning a pre-Christmas mystery party for your children? ITM Games have games suitable for teens, as well as children. For Teens try “Who Slayed Santa?” It’s Christmas 1979 and School is nearly out…. The year, and the decade, was about to end with a Christmas disco to remember. It was 6pm as the gang… More Christmas Mystery Games
British Pathe News recorded an explosion at the Royal Gunpodwer Mills in Waltham Abbey in 1940. http://www.britishpathe.com/video/gunpowder-factory-explosion On that fateful morning, 6000lbs of Nitro Glycerine accidentally exploded. Windows were blown out across London as debris rained on Waltham Abbey. Shudder and Shiver A rip in time has now opened to that night in 1940. It… More “It’s Enough To Wake The Dead!” says Waltham Abbey Resident….
“If quantum mechanics hasn’t profoundly shocked you, you haven’t understood it yet.” – Niels Bohr On October 7, 1885, Niels Bohr was born in Copenhagen. In 1913, physicist Niels Bohr suggested that the electrons were confined into clearly defined, quantized orbits, and could jump between these, but could not freely spiral inward or outward in… More Niels Bohr was born on October 7, 1885.
The Mexico City Olympics in 1968 were the first games to introduce anti-doping laws which resulted in Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall becoming the first-ever Olympian to be disqualified from a Games for drug abuse . A steady hand and nerves of steel are required for competitive pistol shooting. Swedish Modern Pentathlete, Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, achieved this by steadying his nerves with a strong drink.… More The first-ever Olympian to be disqualified from a Games for drug abuse.
Killing Them Softly is a black comedy rated 18. George V Higgins’ 1974 novel Cogan’s Trade has been adapted and updated from 1970’s Boston to New Orleans in 2008. Brad Pitt plays professional enforcer Jackie Cogan, the assassin who likes to kill people softly, from a distance. He hates his hits begging for mercy so… More The assassin who likes to kill people softly
Halloween takes place on the evening of October 31 October 31 is the day before All Hallows or All Saints’ Day. Indeed, the name “Halloween” is derived from All Hallows’ Eve. The festival incorporates traditions from pagan harvest festivals. Typical activities include carving pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns, apple bobbing, and telling scary stories. More recently, the idea of trick-or-treating has been… More It’s almost time for apple bobbing and telling scary stories…..
Summer Bank Holiday The Bank Holidays Act of 1871 introduced four days as bank holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and five days in Scotland. The Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 is now the statutory basis for bank holidays following the repeal of the 1871 Act. The bank holiday that fell on… More Summer Bank Holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Having friends over for a barbeque is a great way to spend an afternoon and/or evening. Or why not give up cooking entirely and have a selection of salads, pastries and dips? While the weather is good, throw a summer party. You can also ask your guests to bring a dish, or a bottle of something. People… More There’s still some good weather around so have a summer party!