In centuries past, allotments were conceptualised as a way to alleviate the distress of poor, rural countrymen, where landowners bequeathed plots to be cultivated.
Musicals And Their Magic
Jon Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera, written in 1728, is believed to be the first true example of a musical.
Scheduling Wider Reading Around Literature Studies
Remember, your time is valuable, and wider reading is extra, if enjoyable, work. Keep that in mind as you proceed, and be picky with your reading.
Britain’s Favourite Parks
National and local parks provide some of the most stunning countryside in the UK, offering a haven from the demands and stresses of modern life.
Libraries In Our Digital Age
Libraries have employed technological innovations to their advantage, significantly enhancing their offerings and services for their users.
What’s In Your Pencil Case?
Most pencil cases contain the essentials: pens, pencils, an eraser, a sharpener. But have you ever thought about links between these objects and the wider world of literature?
A Quick History Of Chocolate
Cacao beans were especially valued by the Aztecs – they were used as currency as well as for a drink for the higher classes.
Uncovering The Secrets Of The Nile
The Nile is of particularly vital importance to Egypt, where more than 95% of the population live within a few miles of its banks
Dealing With Exams Results Day Anxiety
Some people forensically go back through their responses, they question their friends, they ask their tutors. In reality, it’s done and the best thing to do would be to relax.
Reggae
The word reggae comes from the term “rege-rege” which means rags, a reference to the mixture of musical styles that the genre developed from.
