Hi. I was just wondering if anybody can tell me what dates the Mop fair will be/was in Stratford-Upon-Avon this year? I've found the dates for Warwick but all I can find about Stratford is that it...
Anyone know where the saying/phrase comes from. I know someone has already asked what the saying means - They don't have teeth! (just incase you didn't know) but any ideas where from?
When was the last beheading in England. Also, when did being hung, drawn and quartering end in england and who was the last unlucky person to meet such a fate?
Whilst renovating my house we discovered a George II halfpenny under two of the corners of the living room. Now they could have rolled under the floor and become lodged there but it sounds a bit...
Why do we say FALL or FELL pregnant? We say fall ill or fallen idol etc, in a negative way. I always feel it makes it sound as though its a sad thing rather that a joyous occasion. does it have any...
What phrase meaning "heap one trouble upon another" derives from giants in Thessaly Greece piling mountains upon each other to reach the abode of the Gods?
I am doing this story with my children tomorrow. I thought perhaps of using visual aids as I read the story. Does anyone know of any websites that have templates for me to print of Goldilocks, all the...
My gran has a picture (which only the 2 of us in the whole family like!) It's by Tretchikoff. The thing is I know it's print but there must have been an original paintint at some point, where would I...
What are the meanings of meaning of 'worked our asses off' and 'I'll have to check it out' in the following sentences? "Do they have gyms and such?" Ray asked, aiding the conversation. He really...
