Harry Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. He was born on 8 May, 1884, who grew up in Independence, Missouri. Before becoming President he had fought in WW1 in France, where he had served as a […]
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It was in 2005 that I was first introduced to Billy Joel’s song, We Didn’t Start The Fire. It was my first History in the 20th Century class that the teacher pressed play on the cassette tape and played […]
Apart from my oats in the morning, the thing I am most looking forward to is my first cup of tea. My brew of choice is Yorkshire English Breakfast Strong. I am very lucky that I live in an […]
Even in the age of the internet – nothing quite beats getting a parcel or letter in the mail. Hearing the purr of the motorbike as they approach, you hope that they slow down at your address. If they […]
Ever wondered the history of the census…. yes? Well first a song The census is run by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in Australia, commonly referred to as the ABS. Our next census night is August 10, not that […]