The increasing diversity within British society has led to a greater representation of voices from different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures in contemporary literature. This has resulted in a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the complexities of modern Britain.
20th May 1506 - Christopher Columbus died in poverty in Spain. 1570 – Cartographer Abraham Ortelius issued the first modern atlas. 1609 – Shakespeare's Sonnets were first published in London, perhaps illicitly, by the publisher Thomas Thorpe. 1631 – The city of Magdeburg in Germany was seized by forces of the Holy Roman Empire and […]
23rd April 1564 - The Bard, William Shakespeare, is said to have been born on the 23rd of April. So, if he were still alive, he would be well over 400 years old today. Of course no one really knows the exact date of his birth because these things weren't so well regulated back then, […]
This has to be my favourite:- PS - Plaque is a play on the word "plague" / Shakespeare would be proud. 🙂