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St Valentines Day
The history and customs behind St Valentines Day, the most romantic day of the year
Decimalisation in Britain
Whilst there are many Britons who would struggle to recall a ten shilling note and its value today (for the record, it is 50p in today’s money!), in comparison to the rest of the world, Britain lagged behind in the decimalisation stakes.
The Folklore Year – February
The Folklore Year – traditional folklore and culture of Britain, events taking place every year in February
Kissing Friday
The Friday after Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday is Kissing Friday. You may wonder why you haven’t heard of this strange custom…
St Teilo
St Teilo was a 6th century monk and bishop, and an early Welsh Saint. The patron saint of fruit trees and horses, his feast day is celebrated on 9 February.
Biography of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots is perhaps the best known figure in Scotland’s history. Her life provided tragedy and romance, more dramatic than any legend.
Every month we present new feature articles relating to the history of this green and pleasant land. If you have any suggestions for upcoming articles please feel free to contact us.