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Category Archives: England
The Clog Almanac
Snippets 164. An early form of calendar used in England, amongst other countries, was the “clog almanac”. It was described in detail in The Book of Days (1864) by Robert Chambers, one of the great pioneers of the trivia book. … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Books, Britain, Christianity, England, Faith, History, People, Snippets
Tagged Almanac, Book of Days, Calendar, Clog Almanac, Robert Chambers
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Thirteen O’Clock
Snippets 163. One of the great pioneers of the trivia book was Scottish Author Robert Chambers (1802-1871), who edited The Book of Days, from 1864. His work is packed full of fascinating information, and the following quote is taken from the … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Books, Britain, England, History, London, Snippets
Tagged Book of Days, Clocks, Robert Chambers, Thirteen
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A Grumpy Serenade
Snippets 162. When American Thomas Rees went on a tour of Europe at the beginning of the 20th Century, his journey concluded in Britain, the birthplace of his father. His account of his travels was published under the title Sixty Days … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Books, Britain, England, History, People, Snippets, Travel
Tagged Finsbury Park, Finsbury Square, London, Thomas Rees
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Danger! Lady on Board!
Snippets 158. In John Bull and His Island (1883), Frenchman Max O’Rell describes the experience of travelling in England at the time. He is largely complimentary about the railway system, commenting on the lack of bureaucracy in comparison with France, … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Books, Britain, England, History, Humor, Humour, Snippets, Travel
Tagged John Bull and His Island, Max O'Rell, Railways, Trains
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Inland Sandcastles
Snippets 152. In 1845 Victoria Park opened in London, and soon became a popular place for the working people of the East End of London to relax and enjoy playing games. For many of the local children it would have … Continue reading
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Tagged Childhood, Victoria Park
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Drapery Misses
Snippets 151. In Lord Byron’s Don Juan there is a puzzling verse: The milliners who furnish “drapery Misses” Throughout the season, upon speculation Of payment ere the honey-moon’s last kisses Have waned into a crescent’s coruscation, Thought such an opportunity … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Britain, England, History, London, Newspapers, People, Snippets
Tagged Byron, Drapery Misses, Glasgow Evening Citizen, Social History
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