Tranquil Otter Blog
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How many of Shakespeare’s phrases have you used today?
Shakespeare Day 23rd April Shakespeare Day is a celebration of the works and influence of William Shakespeare. This year is particularly special because it’s the 400th anniversary of his death. Shakespeare in Cumbria While we don’t have any evidence of Shakespeare...
Learn a Little Latin
Learn a little Latin. The Roman Empire and the Romans have given us so much culturally and linguistically!
Senhouse Museum – Maryport
Don’t be deceived by the size of Senhouse Museum, a tiny museum in Maryport that overlooks the Irish Sea and the Solway Firth.
Romantic Leap
Romantic Leap on 29th February Come on ladies, time for a romantic leap. It is 2016, Leap Year, an extra day of romance in February is available to all. It seems that many of you plan to pop the question. Over...
Gertrude in Cumbria
Gertrude in Cumbria Gertrude in Cumbria, there’s been a lot of commentary on the subject this morning and Twitter is alive with videos and diagrams. By the by, it is quite intriguing how and why storms get their names, if...