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The British merchant service was renamed the Merchant Navy after World War 1 to mark the vital role its sailors played in wartime. That role continued in World War 2 as merchant ships carried troops a
Dear Simon, The history of Pitman shorthand told by Angeline Wilcox in the July edition of Best of British (Write on Time) evoked so many memories. I was amazed to learn that Isaac Pitman actually cre
When I was aged 10, the farmers used to come round the schools to pick volunteers to work on the farms during the summer holidays, mainly to help bring in the harvest. The country was still building u
The piece I’d never part with
The Rothschild name is famous throughout Europe: a family renowned for banking, vast fortunes, sumptuous houses and philanthropic acts. Recently, Britain lost Rothschild legend, Jacob, 4th Baron Roths
I grew up fascinated by all things spooky. Now my daughter and I have formed the perfect paranormal partnership!
