Category Archives: Events and Occasions
Receiving a Stationers’ Warrant for Promotional Calendars: What It Means and Why It Matters
Rose Calendars have been awarded a Stationers’ Warrant for the range of promotional calendars for a second year running. But what does this mean and what benefits can customers dervive from it?
Commemorating the Anniversary of Concorde’s Maiden Flight
In early March 1969, the supersonic commercial passenger plane Concorde embarked on its maiden flight. This groundbreaking event showcased to the world the incredible developments in aeronautical engineering and heralded the beginning of a new era in air travel.
Captain Matthew Webb: The First Man to Swim The English Channel Unaided
On 24 August 1875, Captain Matthew Webb became the first man to successfully swim the English Channel unaided. This daring feat ensured Captain Webb’s place in the history books. Here is the story of his heroic endeavour.
What is the Legend Behind Saint Swithin’s Day?
It’s a well-known fact that British people like to talk about the weather. And this is never more true than on Saint Swithin’s Day, which occurs on 15 July. According to folklore, whatever the weather is like on this day – whether it’s rain or sunshine – it will continue for the next 40 days and 40 nights. But where did this tradition come from and who was Saint Swithin?
Glastonbury Festival – From the Beginning to the Current Day – A History Through the Years
In the build up to Glastonbury, which opens on 26th June, this legendary Festival has been delighting fans of music and the performing arts for over 54 years. In this blog post we take a whirlwind look at the history of Glastonbury and some of its most memorable moments.
Why do we have Bank Holidays?
For over 150 years in the UK we have enjoyed the benefits of bank holidays and, with them, the pleasing prospect of a long weekend. There are usually 8 in total throughout the year in England and Wales, 9 in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland. But why do we have bank holidays? And, furthermore, did you know that the UK has the lowest number per year in Europe?
