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Scotland and Robert Burns Birthday

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Scotland and Robert Burns Birthday

January 25th is the birthday of the famous Scottish author and poet Robert Burns who was born in 1759.

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Guy Fawkes Day... Bonfire Night!

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Guy Fawkes Day... Bonfire Night!

Today, Nov. 5th, is Guy Fawkes Day, commemorating the day in 1607 when a plot, led by Guy Fawkes, was foiled as he attempted to blow up Parliament.

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Queen Victoria's Birthday 24 May 1819, 201 Years ago

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Queen Victoria's Birthday 24 May 1819, 201 Years ago

Today, 24 May, marks the 201st anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth in 1819...

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The Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth May 12, 1937

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The Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth May 12, 1937

May 12th, 1937 is the date coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, parents of Queen Elizabeth II.

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So Many English Things This Week!

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So Many English Things This Week!

 Greetings to my fellow cocooning friends!

Some days have not a lot going on, and it is difficult to find interesting things to blog about.

However... April 23rd, actually has too many things!

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