22nd May 1910. Having travelled from Forçados, Nigeria via the African Steamship Company, Gaudah Singh arrived at Liverpool, England. He…
For no reason whatsoever, here are some small problems which I find disproportionately irritating. It’s not a definitive list, these…
My first guitar was an empty tissue box with elastic bands over it, a long time ago. I’ve recently acquired…
Invisible enemy, Invading the world, Stealing breath, Snatching lives. Your empire will fall. Your soldiers will retreat. Grieving, hoping,…
15th April 1921. Kathleen Crofts was born. Eighteen years later, she was a shorthand typist and clerk in Leicester. At…
‘Do you prefer it when all the loose ends are tied up in a novel or do you like to…
If you want a healthy dinner, This carrot soup should prove a winner. Vegan, cheap and gluten-free, This easy recipe…
I can hardly believe I’ve written 300 blog posts already! I thought I would mark the occasion by telling you…
13th February 1927. Georgianna Haggard departed from Southampton to Rio de Janeiro via the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. She…
25th January 1896. Jeremiah Salter was born to James (a general labourer) and Sarah. He had three older brothers. During…