Tag: history

  • The Story of the Christmas Card

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    Every December, envelopes begin to appear scattered on the doormat of our homes like quiet little gifts. Each one with new imagery. Some shimmer with glitter, some depict a beautiful snowy scene, but all contain a thoughtful message. Christmas cards, humble though they seem, are tiny carriers of connection. They remind us that in the…

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  • 5 Reasons To Love Libraries

    When Did You Last Visit Your Local Library? Since the advent of the internet and search engines, which have given us the ability to explore endless content from all around the world from the comfort of our own home, library visitor numbers have fallen dramatically. You might ask: Does it matter? Are we missing out?…

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  • The History Of Pop-Up Books And How They Can Encourage Reluctant Readers

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    There is something magical about a pop-up book. They help bring stories to life in a way that encourages young minds and hands to interact with the printed page. Pop-up books – also known as movable books – are particularly helpful in encouraging reluctant readers to find pleasure in opening the pages of a book.…

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  • Lady Whistledown: More Fact Than Fiction?

    Few modern television shows have brought Regency Britain back into popular conversation quite like Bridgerton. Among its most recognisable features is Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers: the anonymous scandal sheet that spreads gossip through London’s elite social circles and drives much of the series’ intrigue. While Whistledown herself is fictional, the idea behind her publication is rooted…

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  • The Haunted History of Paper

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    When we think of Halloween, paper usually means masks, cut-outs, or party invitations. But paper has a much darker story to tell. From cursed manuscripts to ghostly letters, this humble material has carried secrets, fears, and supernatural tales for centuries. Forbidden Books Paper has long carried secrets of dangerous knowledge. In medieval Europe, whispers circulated…

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