As someone who dearly loves hand-drawn maps, how could I not love this one from 1851, made to be worn on a hand? It's a glove decorated with a map of London landmarks, to help "fashionable ladies" keep from getting lost while visiting the Great Exhibition blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/she-knew-it-...
Bloody youngsters eh? Don't know they're born.
The grave of William Blake, Bunhill Fields, London. Interesting fact, Bunhill is a corruption of 'Bone Hill'. It was a famous non-comformist burial ground. If you're ever in London I'd really recommend exploring the cemetery and the surrounding area (ask if you want some tips).
I think there's a few, but it's not widespread.
Of course. Go Dolly.
What sad data. Many of us must have children's books unread for years on our shelves. I wonder if there's a way to get these free to children who need them? www.theguardian.com/books/2023/n...
National Literacy Trust study also found that children who received free school meals were twice as likely not to have a book of their own at home