A Scotsman in Buckingham

Welcome to my Blog. My name is Neil and I have been living in Buckinghan, UK since the 11th September 2020. I lived in the Armenia, Latvia and China. I am a teacher of Geography, Global Perspectives and English. I am married to Lena who is my soulmate and best friend.We also have a little boy, Robert. As you can tell from the Blog's name I am Scottish although I was born in London. My Blog will be for sharing my thoughts on anything that takes my fancy. Please feel free to comment.

Sunday, 29 March 2015

Today in History Special (Mum's Birthday)

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Yes gentle reader, take my hand and follow me back through time and let us explore the 29th of March.

1857: Mangal Pandey rebels against the East India Company triggering the Sepoy Mutiny.

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1935: Glasgow Scotland. Margaret Grey (AKA mum) is born.

1935: English singer Ruby Murray, whose name will be forever cockney rhyming slang for a curry is born.