Winston Churchill’s varied life
On this day in 1965 Winston Churchill died in London, aged 90. Throughout his extraordinary life, Churchill undertook an amazing range of activities and experienced... Read More
Edouard Manet picks up more than ideas
On this day in 1832 the French painter Edouard Manet was born. A major influence on later artists, Manet’s work represents the transition from Realism... Read More
Lord Byron’s relationships
On this day in 1788 George Gordon Byron, known as Lord Byron, was born. ‘Mad, bad and dangerous to know’, the famous summation of Lady... Read More
Christian Dior’s New Look
On this day in 1905 the French fashion designer Christian Dior was born. Dior grew up in the Normandy seaside town of Granville-sur-Mer but was... Read More
President Kennedy starts his thousand days
On this day in 1961 the inauguration of President John F Kennedy took place in Washington DC. The 86 year old poet Robert Frost recited... Read More
Edgar Allan Poe’s problematic life
On this day in 1809 the novelist Edgar Allan Poe was born. Although now well-known, he was beset for most of his life with financial... Read More
AA Milne couldn’t escape Pooh Bear
On this day in 1882 the author and journalist AA Milne was born. He found the success of the Pooh Bear stories increasingly annoying, though... Read More
