Category Archives: On This Day
2018 – 100 Years Since Women got the Vote
This year marks 100 years since women got the vote. Find out about the campaigns and history surrounding this historic milestone.
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.
22 November is St Cecilia’s Day
St Cecilia, patron saint of music, inspired music and poetry but in recent times 22 November is significant in many other walks of life, from The Beatles and Mrs Thatcher to the England Rugby Team.
Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary
The events which took place in October 1066 changed the course of British history. 950 years on, we take a look at the famous battle and its legacy.
What’s so scary about Friday the 13th?
We’ve been surrounded by rumours and myths concerning Friday the 13th for over 900 years. It’s one of the most well recognised superstitions of the western world and it’s likely to have permeated the psyche of even the most rational person.
Embracing Science Fiction Celebrations This May
If you’re an avid science fiction fan, you’ve got some important dates this month to celebrate with both May The Fourth and Towel Day.
