Tag: Christmas Records and researchThe Ghost of Christmas past? St Thomas Becket and Edwardian CanterburyTuesday 29 December 2020Everyone loves a ghost story at Christmas, right? One might even say they represent...Records and researchChristmas with the Victorians: Upcoming eventsTuesday 3 November 2020The Christmas we enjoy today is heavily influenced by the Victorians. From the stories...Behind the scenesChristmas books for history loversTuesday 5 November 2019I know it is still early November but Christmas is next month, so get...Records and researchFestive foods from times gone byFriday 21 December 2018Personally, I eat food all year round – but at Christmas it feels as though...Records and researchThe Christmas truce, 1914Thursday 20 December 2018The Christmas truce of 1914 will generally conjure up images of opposing British and...Behind the scenesPuzzled by Christmas? Some suggestions for giftsTuesday 4 December 2018Yes, it is December. Again. And we will be celebrating Christmas soon. On the...Behind the scenesIdeas for your Christmas listMonday 4 December 2017It’s getting closer… Not so close that you need to panic: there’s still plenty...Behind the scenesThe not so distant sound of jingle bellsTuesday 7 November 2017Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat… I know you are in denial,...Records and researchDear diary, with Christmas wishes in wartimeWednesday 23 December 2015Christmas is fast approaching; excitement is building as food and last-minute presents are bought....Behind the scenesTicking off the Christmas listsTuesday 8 December 2015Just like the kids whining from the back seat ‘Are we there yet?’ (showing...Behind the scenesDecking the shop with tinsel – are we ready for Christmas?Tuesday 10 November 2015I am just back from visiting my mother in New Zealand. I would say...Behind the scenesThe season for givingThursday 11 December 2014‘Tis indeed the festive season. We’ve eaten the first of the mince pies now.... 1 2 »