It happened today – this day in history – April 15
1450: The French defeat the English at the Battle of Formigny in the 100 Years’ War. 1452: Birth of Leonardo
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It happened today – this day in history – April 10
1516: The first Jewish ghetto is established when Venice compels Jews to live in a certain area. 1607: The British
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It happened today – this day in history – March 23
59AD: Death of Roman Empress Agrippina aged 43 – possibly murdered by her son Nero. 1743: Handel’s oratorio “Messiah” premieres
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Plaque to Titanic survivor replaced at Dagenham park
A damaged plaque commemorating the life of a Titanic survivor has been replaced by Barking and Dagenham council. A tree
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It happened today – this day in history – November 1
1210: King John begins imprisoning Jews. 1348: The back death reaches London. 1604: Shakespeare’s Othello is first presented. 1611: Shakespeare’s
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