10 Key Events That Contributed To The Start of WWII
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1y ago
10 Key Events That Contributed To The Start of WWII The Great War, also known as World War One, left Europe in a very unstable condition. The 1919 Treaty of Versailles included a ‘War Guilt’ clause which primarily laid the blame, for World War One, firmly at Germany’s feet. Germany lost territories, had its military forces reduced and experienced heavy financial reparation payments. Resentment towards these severe conditions grew in Germany. In addition to this, the Great Depression of the 1930s, created a worldwide economic crisis. Many people lost faith in democratic rule, the result, countr ..read more
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What is the tradition behind hanging Christmas stockings?
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2y ago
What is the tradition behind hanging Christmas stockings? It is a familiar sight in households around the world at Christmas. Stockings of all shapes, colours and sizes hung up ready to be filled with delightful goodies. However, who were the first people to put stockings out for Christmas? What is the tradition behind hanging Christmas stockings? In addition to this, what do you put inside a Christmas stocking? We hope this blog answers these and many other questions surrounding this seasonal custom. A Long, Long Time Ago…. We need to travel back to the time of Saint Nicolas, and the era of t ..read more
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An Insight Into Childhood In 1950s Britain
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2y ago
An Insight into CHILDHOOD IN 1950S BRITAIn Emerging from the ravages of the Second World War, the resulting camaraderie, and the patriotic feelings for the country, British families worked together through the highs and lows of the 1950s. Although brief, this blog aims to provide an insight into childhood in 1950s Britain. POST WAR BRITAIN There is no doubt that the war had a long-lasting effect on families in Britain. Families, torn apart by death, evacuation, and the departure of American and Canadian service men, took time to adjust. Many children grew up in fatherless homes and the divorce ..read more
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What’s the Best Size For Wall Art?
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2y ago
What’s the best size for wall arT? Metal Wall Signs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but what’s the best size for wall art? It depends on your home or business. Here we have our Metal Wall Signs size guide. We have information about our signs, the sizes they come in and how to make the best impact with your metal wall sign display. Metal Wall Signs There is such a vast array of metal wall signs on the market, so what makes ours special? Most of our signs are manufactured in Britain, using Welsh steel. Their quality is unsurpassed! They feature high quality images and text and make great ..read more
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An Insight into childhood in 1940s Britain.
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2y ago
An Insight into childhood in 1940s Britain. Growing up during the second World War, children endured tremendous challenges to their young lives. Experiencing upheaval, shortages, grief, fear, fun and a large dollop of the great British ‘keep calm and carry on’ attitude! This blog gives an insight into childhood in 1940s Britain. EVACUATION On 1st September 1939, two days before Britain declared war on Germany, the Government began the evacuation programme of children from cities and large towns. Travelling, usually by train, often in school groups, children departed for the countryside. An exc ..read more
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The Great British Summer Holiday – 7 Top Destinations Then and Now
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3y ago
The Great British Summer Holiday – Top Destinations then and now! During the post war years, the British summer holiday escape was in its hey-day! It is ironic, therefore that post pandemic, with limited travel options abroad, our UK destinations seem appealing once again! So, where did our parents and grand-parents head off to for their summer getaway? Let’s look at the great British summer holiday and top destinations then and now! Cornwall Cornwall, a favourite summer holiday destination. Sitting at the South Western tip of Britain, Cornwall boasts something for everyone! From the sandy bea ..read more
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5 Awesome Gift ideas for Mother’s Day!
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3y ago
5 Awesome Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day Mum’s are amazing. They pick us up when we are down, they are our biggest supporters, they love us unconditionally! On Mother’s Day, it’s a perfect opportunity for us to say, ‘thank you’ to them, for everything they do. How can we spoil them? Are there unique gifts out there that will really show our appreciation? Absolutely! Here at Sweet and Nostalgic we are passionate about spoiling our amazing Mum’s on Mother’s Day. So, dip into our guideline on 5 awesome gift ideas for Mother’s Day! 1. A Great Read! Busy mums don’t always get the chance to enjoy a goo ..read more
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 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy A Personalised Sign!
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3y ago
Want to buy a personalised sign? Looking for something unique, an unusual gift or a statement piece for your home? Here we have 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy A Personalised Sign! You won’t be disappointed! Personalised Signs Make Great Gifts! Why should you buy a personalised sign, because they make great gifts! Why, may you ask? Well, imagine their delight when they unwrap their sign! What could be more unique than a gift featuring their name? In addition to this, you can choose a sign that really reflects the personality or passions of your recipient. Giving a personalised sign is a clear i ..read more
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Be It Passion or Love, Who Celebrates Valentine’s Day?
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3y ago
Who Celebrates Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day in the United Kingdom is an annual event on 14th February. However, cupid’s arrow does not just strike in the U.K! Who celebrates Valentine’s Day?  Do traditions vary from country to country? What will you be doing this Valentine’s Day? Which Countries Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day? Any country where Christianity is a major religion celebrates Saint Valentine’s Day. However, some countries apply greater significance to the February 14th date than others. Indeed, most countries around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day in some shape or form ..read more
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What Is National Puzzle Day?
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3y ago
What Is National Puzzle Day?  National puzzle day is a non-official holiday celebrated on the 29th January every year. On this day, people are encouraged to try out puzzles of all shapes, sizes, and degrees of difficulties! Puzzles can be anything from crosswords to jigsaws, Sudoku to Rubik’s Cubes. The idea is purely to have fun and enjoy the challenge of tackling a puzzle!  The Benefits Scientists are confident that participating in puzzles is beneficial to our health. In Science Daily, there is a report from the University of Exeter, published in 2019. The report states, ‘Older ad ..read more
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