by David West | Jun 10, 2025 | News
The first University Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge took place on the 10th of June, 1829. The Boat Race, a classic rivalry on the River Thames, has grown to become an iconic event, watched by millions worldwide and attended by thousands who line the riverbanks...
by David West | Jun 9, 2025 | News
The 9th of June is most famous for being my wedding anniversary, but amongst the other events on this date is the suicide of Emperor Nero, one of history’s most notorious and intriguing figures. Emperor Nero, whose reign from 54 to 68 AD is often remembered for...
by David West | Jun 8, 2025 | News
Vikings raided Lindisfarne on the 8th of June, 793, the beginning of Norse activity in the British Isles. It marked a pivotal moment in European history, often cited as the dawn of the Viking Age. This brutal incursion on a small island off the northeast coast of...
by David West | Jun 7, 2025 | News
On the 7th of June, 1099, during the First Crusade, the Siege of Jerusalem began. This siege not only symbolised the efforts of the crusaders to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule but also embodied the religious fervour and military prowess of the time. The roots...
by David West | Jun 6, 2025 | News
The 6th of June is, of course, famous for D-Day and the opening of Operation Overlord. My father landed in Normandy on D-Day +1, as I have already posted. But another vitally important battle was waged in the Pacific Ocean from the 4th to the 7th of June, 1942, the...
