The word SECRETARY originally referred to someone entrusted with keeping secrets. The modern meaning developed because these secret-keepers tended to be close attendants or assistants employed by powerful people.

To celebrate #WorldWhiskyDay, here's Annie, a willing participant in a blind taste test, where the aim was to tell the difference between whisky and brandy.

In 1996, writer Joseph F Wilkinson carried out a survey of American residential telephone directories, and found the following names: Al Dente Albert Fresco Barbara Seville Daisy Oopsy Frank N Stein King Fisher Lance Boyle MT Head Phil Harmonic Rosetta Stone Summer Day Sunny Day

We tried to deliver *GRANDMA* today but no one was in. We will try and redeliver on the next working day.

This mini series is without doubt one of the best things I've watched in a really long time

Summer - it's not over until it's over

Wednesday’s Daily STAR: “On Yer Bike, Mate” #TomorrowsPapersToday

To do: Sort out everything Scheduled for: Another day Status: Tentative

1) The remains of this 35-year-old man from the 1st-2nd century tell a pitiful tale of disability in the ancient world, yet also serve as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. When his skeleton was found near Ostia in 2008, experts were astounded to see..

110 people in the #1921Census for England and Wales declared their age to be over 100. When the Census is released on 6 January 2022, in theory, these people will be on every census back to 1841. Will your ancestor be among them?

Climbing up on Reigate Hill #wintersun Sᴏᴜᴛʜᴇʀɴ ᴇɴɢʟᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴇᴀᴛʜᴇʀ

Sometimes, all someone really needs is to know that you're there to listen to them. Reach out to a loved one today for a cuppa and a catch up to let them know they're not alone ☕💚 #BrewMonday

#OnThisDay 1984: Moira Stuart read out the 'other' candidates in the Chesterfield by-election. Glorious!

⁦About East Grinstead⁩ hello - as someone who appreciates landscape and history, you might like this series of 15 x 15 min episodes on the tribes of Britain. Starts with this one, and ends with Maidens, Matriarchs and Crones! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Word of the Day: NOVANTIQUE (adj.) combining both old and new; simultaneously of the past and the present [17thC]

Nothing makes a British person happy like a bowl of crumble. Doctors should prescribe the stuff.

Hello Waitrose & Partners just wanted to say thanks for the free flowers this morning from Oliver at the Bressenden Place store in London. They've really brightened up my office for me and my team up a grey Monday

Perfect Friday afternoon polling Luke Tryl. Cheers! 🍻