By Tim Lambert Ancient Greek Theatre The Greeks are famous for drama. Theatre probably began with a group of people called a chorus singing and dancing in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine. Then about 534 BC, a man named Thespis added a single actor to the chorus. A second actor was added and… Continue reading A Brief History of Theatre
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A History of Auschwitz
By Tim Lambert Auschwitz was a concentration camp where more than a million innocent people were murdered. During the First World War, a camp for immigrant workers was built near the Polish town of Oswiecim, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After the war, Oswiecim became part of the new state of Poland.… Continue reading A History of Auschwitz
A History of Menstruation
By Tim Lambert Menstruation in Pre-Industrial Societies The word menstruation comes from the Latin word for a month, mensis. For millennia women have found ways to deal with the process. In the Old Testament, a menstruating woman was regarded as ‘unclean’ for a period of 7 days. (Leviticus 15:19-30). The Bible also mentions a menstrual… Continue reading A History of Menstruation
My Pictures of Horndean
By Tim Lambert Horndean is a large village in Southeast Hampshire. It was once famous for its brewing industry. Nearby is the tiny but charming hamlet of Blendworth and the small village of Catherington. These are some pictures I took around the area. Holy Trinity Church Blendworth A View from the Church A lampost in… Continue reading My Pictures of Horndean
Pictures of my Trip to Canada And Alaska
By Tim Lambert These are some pictures I took on a recent trip to Western Canada and during a cruise from Vancouver to Alaska. The scenery was breathtaking and the towns were very nice. Banff, Alberta Me in Banff Another view Banff, looking in the other direction Looking down on Banff The view from a… Continue reading Pictures of my Trip to Canada And Alaska
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A Biography of Gertrude Bell
By Tim Lambert Gertrude Bell was a great writer and archaeologist of the early 20th century. She was born in Washington, County Durham on 14 July 1868. Her father was the wealthy owner of an ironworks. Sadly her mother died when Gertrude was only 3 but her father remarried. Gertrude was a very intelligent woman… Continue reading A Biography of Gertrude Bell
My Pictures of Botley
By Tim Lambert Botley is a charming village in Hampshire. It has a long history stretching back 1,500 years and it is still thriving. Here are some pictures I took of the village. The River Hamble in Botley Mill Hill Botley Mills Winchester Street A Memorial to the journalist and writer William Cobbett Botley Market… Continue reading My Pictures of Botley
Pictures of Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Gillingham
By Tim Lambert Here are some pictures I took of the charming town of Sherborne in Dorset. Below is Sherborne Abbey. The old English word ceap meant trade. It gradually changed to our word cheap. Cheap Street is still the main shopping street in Sherborne. Below is the conduit in Sherborne. It was once a… Continue reading Pictures of Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Gillingham
My Pictures of Romsey
By Tim Lambert Romsey is a small, historic town in Hampshire. It has a long history from the Saxon Times to the Present Day. It’s famous for Romsey Abbey. Here are some pictures I took of Romsey. Romsey Railway Station. The railway reached Romsey in 1847. Romsey Signal Box Romsey Library A Reminder of the… Continue reading My Pictures of Romsey