Hi everyone I hope you’re all having a wonderful new year so far! I know this isn’t my usual kind of blog but unfortunately, once again, I haven’t had much choice but to share this. I know money is tight for everyone this time of year, but recently I’ve been struggling financially and am unable… Continue reading Reach out for help
Category: Uncategorized
Have your say: What’s your favourite historical site?
I’m currently working on a new mini project and I’d love to know which historical sites/ museums are your favourite. They can be anywhere in the world. My personal favourite is Osborne House, let me know yours in the comments below!
Henry James O’Farrell’s attempt to assassinate Prince Alfred.
In October 1867 Prince Alfred became the first British royal to visit South Australia as part of a worldwide tour with the Navy. The trip itself lasted five months and had been a success until an Irish man, named Henry James O'Farrell, attempted to assassinate the Prince. The scene of the attackSource: The Dictionary of… Continue reading Henry James O’Farrell’s attempt to assassinate Prince Alfred.
Reach out for help
Hi everyone I hope you’re all having a wonderful festive season! I know this isn’t my usual kind of blog but unfortunately I haven’t had much choice. I know money is tight this time of year, but recently I’ve been struggling financially and am unable to pay upcoming fees to keep my website going. I… Continue reading Reach out for help
The wedding of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg, 23rd July 1885
Growing up, Princess Beatrice had always been Queen Victoria’s ‘baby’, who was intended to keep her unmarried innocence and remain by her mother’s side. Ten years after the death of Prince Albert, Beatrice’s sister, Princess Louise, married. Much to her mother’s relief, fifteen year old Beatrice firmly declared that “I don’t like weddings. I shall… Continue reading The wedding of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg, 23rd July 1885