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.

Thursday, 1 June 2017

Today in History: June 1st

Jumping Junipers gentle reader. Its June. So lets pull on the swim suit of history and generously apply the sunscreen of time.

1298: Residents of Riga win the Battle of Turaida against the Livonian order.

1495: A monk in Scotland records the first Scotch Whiskey.

1926: Marilyn Monroe is born.

1937: Morgan Freeman is born.

2015: Former UK Liberal party leader Charles Kennedy M.P. dies.

#riga #whiskey #marilynmonroe #morganfreeman #charleskennedy #june1 #todayinhistory

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