By Tim Lambert There were two sides to life in Britain in the 1980s. On the one hand, there was a severe recession in the years 1980-1982 and there was mass unemployment during the decade. The official unemployment rate stood at 5.3% in May 1979. It rose to 14.1% in 1986 then fell to 5.6%… Continue reading Life in the 1980s
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A Brief History of Ghana
By Tim Lambert Early Ghana The Portuguese reached what is now Ghana in 1471. They found it was a rich source of gold. So much so that the area was called the Gold Coast. The Portuguese built slaves on the Gold Coast and during the 16th century, they traded with the native peoples. However, in… Continue reading A Brief History of Ghana
A Biography of Ernest Shackleton
By Tim Lambert Ernest Shackleton was a great polar explorer. Ernest was born on 15 February 1874 in County Kildare, Ireland. His father, Henry was a farmer. His mother was called Henrietta. Ernest was the second of ten children. Ernest’s father gave up farming and trained to be a doctor. He moved with his family… Continue reading A Biography of Ernest Shackleton
A Biography of Henry Fawcett
By Tim Lambert Henry Fawcett was a reformer of the 19th century. He campaigned for women’s suffrage (women’s right to vote). Henry was born in Salisbury on 26 August 1833. He was one of 4 children. Henry was educated at Cambridge University. Unfortunately, Henry was blinded in an accident in 1858. His father shot at… Continue reading A Biography of Henry Fawcett
A Biography of George Vancouver
By Tim Lambert George Vancouver was a great navigator of the 18th century. He was born in Fincham Street in the town of Kings Lynn in Norfolk, England on 22 June 1757. His father, John Vancouver was deputy collector of customs in Kings Lynn. As the son of a well-to-do man George probably attended Kings… Continue reading A Biography of George Vancouver
Famous People From Ireland
By Tim Lambert Northern Ireland BALLYMENA, COUNTY ANTRIM Liam Neeson 1952- Actor To see a list of people from BELFAST click here COLERAINE James Nesbitt 1965- Actor DERRY William Alexander 1824-1911 Poet Joyce Cary 1888-1957 Writer Nadine Coyle 1985- Singer George Farquhar 1678-1707 Playwright Josef Locke 1917-1999 Singer Feargal Sharkey 1958- Singer ENNISKILLEN Adrian Dunbar 1958- Actor MAGHERAGALL, COUNTY… Continue reading Famous People From Ireland
Famous People From London
By Tim Lambert A Joss Ackland 1928- Actor Peter Ackroyd 1949- Actor Anna Airy 1882-1964 Artist Margery Allingham 1904-1966 Writer Eric Ambler 1909-1998 Writer Kingsley Amis 1922-1995 Writer Elizabeth Garrett Anderson 1836-1917 The first woman to register as a doctor in England Anthony Andrews 1948- Actor Agnes Arber 1879-1960 Botanist George Arliss 1868-1946 Actor Leslie… Continue reading Famous People From London
Famous People From Dublin
By Tim Lambert A Bertie Ahern 1951- Taoiseach Dave Allen 1936-2005 Comedian Sara Allgood 1883-1950 Actress Eamon Andrews 1922-1987 T.V. Host B Francis Bacon 1909-1992 Artist Michael William Balfe 1808-1870 Composer George Barret 1732-1784 Artist Samuel Beckett 1906-89 Writer Thomas Barnardo 1845-1905 Founder of childrens homes Brendan Behan 1923-1964 Writer Dominic Behan 1928-1989 Writer Louie… Continue reading Famous People From Dublin
Famous People From Sydney
By Tim Lambert A John Antill 1904-1986 Composer David Atkins 1955- Dancer B Allan Border 1955- Cricketer Bryan Brown 1947- Actor Nigel Butterley 1935- Composer Rose Byrne 1979- Actor C Gia Carides 1964- Actor Rachael Carpani 1980- Actor Toni Collette 1972- Actor Sir John Cornforth 1917-2004 Chemist Grace Cossington Smith 1892-1984 Artist Kay Cottee 1954-… Continue reading Famous People From Sydney
A History of The Scythians
By Tim Lambert The Scythians were nomadic people. Their culture flourished in Central Asia between about 900 BC and 200 BC. The Greek historian Herodotus wrote about them but recently archaeologists have discovered more about them. The Scythians were formidable warriors. They rode horses and could shoot arrows from horseback. The Scythians also fought with… Continue reading A History of The Scythians