Books, documents, or piece of musics written by hand rather than typed or printed. Later, pieces of work that have not yet been published.
Manuscripts
Fact of the Day
Entrance to the Tower of London used to be free if you took a cat or dog to feed the lions.
Quote of the Day
"If you do not wish to dwell with evil-doers, do not live in London.
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~ Richard of Devizes (12th century)
On This Day
1586 American colonists arrived in Plymouth with large quantities of tobacco. Smoking caught on quickly, though it was also used in tea.
1694 The Bank of England was founded by an act of parliament as a way to finance government debt by private subscription.
1943 The concentrated Allied bombing of Hamburg led to a three hour firestorm that killed approx 30,000 civilians.