By Tim Lambert Martha Place was the first woman to be executed by the electric chair. She murdered her stepmother and attempted to murder her husband. Martha was born on 8 September 1849 in New Jersey, USA. Her birth name was Martha Garrettson. Martha married a man named Wesley Savacool, and they had a son.… Continue reading Martha Place
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A History of Women From Ancient Times to Today
I have recently written a second book. It’s called A History of Women From Ancient Times to Today. Reading about the history of women, you might be surprised by the numerous prominent and influential women who have made their mark throughout history. There were many women rulers, mathematicians, scientists, and artists across the ages. The… Continue reading A History of Women From Ancient Times to Today
Burke and Hare
By Tim Lambert Burke and Hare are often called grave robbers. In reality, they did not rob graves. Instead, they murdered people and then sold the victims’ bodies to surgeons for dissection. Today, many people donate their bodies to science but in the early 19th century, attitudes were very different. Most people were horrified by… Continue reading Burke and Hare
The Scarlet Shoes
A Story by Chloe Annabel The Scarlet Shoes is a heartwarming tale for younger readers, filled with charm and a touch of sparkle. Featuring enchanting illustrations and a selection of fun games to enjoy after the story, this book invites readers to follow the Scarlet Shoes wherever they may wander… because you never know where… Continue reading The Scarlet Shoes
A History of Dogs
By Tim Lambert Early Dogs Dogs are man’s best friends. Dogs were the first animals to be domesticated, and they have been companions and helpers ever since. About 40,000 years ago, wolves began to live with humans. At that time, people were hunter-gatherers. Some wolves may have gone to their camps looking for scraps. In… Continue reading A History of Dogs
Life in the 1950s
By Tim Lambert Britain Becomes an Affluent Society The 1950s were a period of prosperity for Britain. There was full employment. At the beginning of the decade many items were still rationed. However rationing was gradually removed. Sweet rationing ended in 1953 and meat rationing followed in 1954. For the first time Britain became an… Continue reading Life in the 1950s
A History of Lesbians
By Tim Lambert Early Lesbians Lesbianism has always existed, of course, but less was written about lesbians than about gay men. In the Ancient World, lesbianism was seldom written about. Sappho was a Greek poet who lived about 600 BC. She likely was a lesbian. Unfortunately, little is known about her and little of her… Continue reading A History of Lesbians
Pictures of Bradford on Avon
By Tim Lambert Bradford on Avon is a small but charming town in Wiltshire known for its old buildings. These are some pictures I took in the town. The 14th century Tithe Barn Bradford on Avon Library and Museum The Bridge Tea Rooms in Bradford on Avon A sculpture in Bradford on Avon The town… Continue reading Pictures of Bradford on Avon
A History of Bread
By Tim Lambert For thousands of years, until the end of the 19th century, bread was ‘the staff of life’ in Western Asia and most of Europe. Indeed, the word bread was sometimes a synonym for food. In Prehistoric Times, people ate flatbread. It’s believed that the Egyptians discovered leavened bread. The staple food of… Continue reading A History of Bread
A History of the Post Office
By Tim Lambert In the Ancient World, it was important for kings and emperors to be able to send and receive messages over long distances. Not surprisingly, many Ancient Civilisations had systems for delivering messages. In the Roman Empire, a service called the Cursus Publicus carried official messages using relays of horses. In the Middle… Continue reading A History of the Post Office