Victorian Art Prints

Dickens took just six weeks to write 'A Christmas Carol'. For this first edition, 6,000 copies were published on 19th December 1843. Priced at five...

Ce proverbe anglais nous rappelle que, peu importe la violence de la tempête, il faut continuer le voyage et persévérer. Vous en ressortirez meille...

King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reorganised in 1860, since whi...

All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unknown to many, the monarch o...

The introduction of the Christmas tree to the Royal Family is said to have been carried out by Queen Charlotte, the consort of George III. This was...

The most famous cat and mouse duo, is the creation dating back to 1940 of Tom and Jerry who became iconic figures of the Warner Brothers franchise.

Working days filming Singin’ in the Rain sometimes stretched to 19 hours. Gene Kelly had a scorching fever during his song and danced in the soakin...

With its iconic camerawork and catchy musical score, the Sound of Music is still very much loved today. Winning five Oscars, it is said to be the m...

King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reorganised in 1860, since whi...

All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unknown to many, the monarch o...

From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ultimate gardener majestical...

From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ultimate gardener majestical...

Illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863 - 1935), an American Illustrator who was active during the Golden Age of Illustration and became a solid ...

Based on an illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863 - 1935), an American Illustrator who was active during the Golden Age of Illustration and bec...

Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893). 16th December...

The 1930s saw people describing popular blues songs as "rocking". As time evolved with rock 'n' roll music in the 1950s, the word "to rock" was lin...

Deer antlers are the fastest growing tissue on the planet, where at their peak, they can expand an inch every two days.

The first mention of the cupcake can be traced as far back as 1796. Written by Amelia Simmons in American Cookery, there is a recipe notation of “a...

Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893). 16th December...

The Imperial Russian Ballet choreographer Marius Petipa commissioned Peter Tchaikovsky to compose the music for this fairy tale in 1891. The classi...

It is said that the longest sentence published in literature belongs to Victor Hugo from Les Misérables where there is a sentence which is 823 word...

The physical activity from gardening improves endurance, strength, mobility, flexibility, whilst having the added benefit of getting a solid connec...

A play on the Latin phrase “carpe diem”, usually translated as “seize the day”. The extended version of the phrase “carpe diem, quam minimum credul...

Honey represents prosperity, as well as immortality and rebirth. Due to their sweet flavour, it is also associated to delight. Bees have always bee...

Native American tribes saw the owl as a symbol of protection. Linked to wisdom and knowledge, they are also associated with magic and mystery, with...

Lewis Carroll’s personal copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – one of only six original 1865 editions known to exist – was sold for a record $...

The 1892 two-act ballet, with a score by Tchaikovsky, is popular world over especially in the Christmas season. Nutcracker wood-carvings in the for...

Clothing has always communicated more than personal taste. Changes in fashion reveal developments in technology, trade, class, gender and culture, ...

As an increasing number of people take on desk jobs, an increasingly common thing in modern society is the “dead butt syndrome” (also known as glut...

Prior to the introduction of railways, communities around the UK had their own local time (e.g. Bristol was 10 minutes behind Greenwich Mean Time.)...

Unlike the joy of sunbathing, or devouring a board of cheese and wine, the act of reading is a passion without any unwanted side effects - an act t...

A study showed that in as little as two weeks, listening to upbeat music improves the immune system, as well as boost happiness. A happy mood bring...

Life unfolds like a series of operas - some acts are filled with laughter, others resonating with deep emotions. Sometimes, we can be swept away in...

The first hot air balloon flight was demonstrated flying over the heads of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the French court in Versailles in 1783....

This English proverb reminds us that no matter how rough the storm gets, keep on that journey and persevere. You will be better and stronger for it...

A study found that moderate drinkers are less prone to depression with less cases of heart disease. The conclusion was to keep the drinking moderat...