by David West | Jun 1, 2025 | News
On the 1st of June, 1495, a monk by the name of John Cor recorded the first written mention of Scotch whisky. I have posted several times on Mary Queen of Scots and other Scottish historical events and people, but now it is time to discuss the spirit. Whisky, a...
by David West | May 31, 2025 | News
The Battle of Jutland began on the 31st of May, 1916. This engagement involved the British Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet, commanded by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, and the Imperial German Navy’s High Seas Fleet, led by Vice-Admiral Reinhard Scheer. Although the battle was...
by David West | May 30, 2025 | News
On the 30th of May, 1536, King Henry VIII married Jane Seymour. Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII, remains one of the most enigmatic figures in Tudor history. Her ascent to the throne, albeit brief, left an indelible mark on England, not for her...
by David West | May 29, 2025 | News
On the 29th of May, 1964, the Arab League met in Jerusalem to discuss the Palestinian Question which led to formation of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation, or PLO. The Arab League was founded in 1945 with the aim of fostering political, economic, cultural, and...
by David West | May 28, 2025 | News
On the 28th of May, 1588, The Spanish Armada, with 130 ships and 30,000 men, set sail from Lisbon, Portugal, heading for the English Channel. It will take until the 30th of May for all ships to leave port. I have a family interest in the Armada because the elder...
