Year: 2020

Remember Remember the Fifth of November! The Gunpowder Plot and the men behind it

Remember, Remember! The Fifth of November,  The Gunpowder Treason and Plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot! (The Fifth of November, English Folk Verse, c.1870) On the 5th November many people light fireworks, watch dazzling displays and warm themselves near bonfires. It is well known that on this… Read More Remember Remember the Fifth of November! The Gunpowder Plot and the men behind it

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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 sake of modesty and comfort during the early 18th century. The ‘banyan’ was of Middle Eastern origin with the garments made of colourful fabrics, such as silk damask, printed cotton,… Read More Cosy and comforting… But what is the history behind the dressing gown?

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