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Quote from Sherlock Holmes in the detective novel “A Study in Scarlet” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Studies show having greater attention to detail c...

Take time to nurture your relationships and try to make decisions that are consistent with your personal values. When opportunities arise that you ...

Counting blessings and being thankful has great benefits on overall wellbeing, both mental and physical. Studies show that practicing gratitude dai...

Text on the reverse side:When setting resolutions, think of why the goal is important, what one would like to achieve, who might be involved, and h...

Text on the reverse side:Dolly Varden, from the Charles Dickens novel ‘Barnaby Rudge,’ was a beautiful coquette known for her lavish outfits. Since...

Dolly Varden, from the Charles Dickens novel ‘Barnaby Rudge,’ was a beautiful coquette known for her lavish outfits. Since the character’s style wa...

Charles Dickens was extremely popular with American audiences. Between December 1867 and April 1868 he performed a total of 22 readings at Steinway...

Text on the reverse side:Charles Dickens was extremely popular with American audiences. Between December 1867 and April 1868 he performed a total o...

Illustration by John Leech from the novel 'A Christmas Carol.' The term “bah humbug!”, used by the character Ebenezer Scrooge, expresses grumpiness...

Text on the reverse side: Ce proverbe anglais nous rappelle que, peu importe la violence de la tempête, il faut continuer le voyage et persévérer....

Text on the reverse side: This English proverb reminds us that no matter how rough the storm gets, keep on that journey and persevere. You will be...

Text on the reverse side: It is believed that the first ships were built by the Ancient Egyptians as early as the 4th century BC. Since then, mari...

On pense que les premiers navires ont été construits par les Égyptiens de l’Antiquité dès le IVème siècle avant JC. Voici quelques modèles de navir...

Text on the reverse side:On pense que les premiers navires ont été construits par les Égyptiens de l’Antiquité dès le IVème siècle avant JC. Voici ...

It is believed that the first ships were built by the Ancient Egyptians as early as the 4th century BC. Since then, maritime innovation has flouris...

Text on the reverse side: It is believed that the first ships were built by the Ancient Egyptians as early as the 4th century BC. Since then, mari...

Text on the reverse side:'A Christmas Carol' written by Charles Dickens, popularised the phrase 'Merry Christmas'. This novella was Dickens' most p...

'A Christmas Carol' written by Charles Dickens, popularised the phrase 'Merry Christmas'. This novella was Dickens' most popular publication in the...

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...

Text on the reverse side: Ce proverbe anglais nous rappelle que, peu importe la violence de la tempête, il faut continuer le voyage et persévérer....

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...

Text on the reverse side:The most famous cat and mouse duo, is the creation dating back to 1940 of Tom and Jerry who became iconic figures of the W...

Text on the reverse side:Working days filming Singin’ in the Rain sometimes stretched to 19 hours. Gene Kelly had a scorching fever during his song...

Text on the reverse side:King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reorg...

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...