Category Archives: Calendar History
Dates and time – from sundials to water clocks
From sundials to water clocks, find out we told the time before the sun was a guide. Water clocks or klepsydras were used as far back as 1500 BC and there are even a few fun examples of water clocks left to discover today………..
Saying Goodbye after 50 years at Rose Calendars
Earlier in June we said farewell to someone who has been with our company for half a century. We bid farewell to our colleague John after 50 years of service with the company.
Dick Rose – Making a Difference
On the anniversary of the death of Dick Rose, we remember a dear friend and colleague and the contribution he made to the business and charities.
Why Is Easter When It Is?
Have you always wondered how it is determined when Easter falls? There can be as much as 4 weeks difference year-on-year. Easter Day this year is on 16 April 2017. Here we learn about why.
Rising From The Ashes
On 23rd February 1962, a fire at the old Rose Calendars factory took hold of the building. Read about the history of this event and how regeneration was possible and we were able to continue producing calendars for our customers.
Do you know the difference between Clock Time and Sun Time?
Who knew there was a difference between time measured on sundials and the actual time from the position of the sun in the sky?
