With Halloween upon us in a couple of days I thought why not delve back into the history of the ghoulish tradition. The origins of …
Spooky season: What is the origin of Halloween in Britain?
October 2020
The history behind Daylight Saving Time
This morning, 25th October, we all revelled in gaining an hour longer in bed thanks to Daylight Saving. But why do we still, in 2020, …
Cosy and comforting… But what is the history behind the dressing gown?
Our much-loved dressing gowns crept into Europe with the introduction of the ‘banyan’, a loose-fitting coat that was worn by men at home for the …
