Category Archives: history
A Seed Planted by the Brothers Grimm Blooms eternally for Disney – part 3
Written by Nigel Lewis-Dawson Enter Stage Right – Sir Walt Disney Disney’s first full length cartoon was “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”, originally named “Sneewittchen” or “Little Snow White” in the 1812 volume. It is true to say that … Continue reading
The old man and the pillory
As Daniel Isaac Eaton was dragged to the pillory, he knew it would be useless to resist. Eaton saw a crowd gather, some estimates say as many 50,000 onlookers gathered round. There were too many people to determine what kinds … Continue reading
The sentence for the pamphlet
Daniel Isaac Eaton waited in Newgate prison to find out what his fate would be. Before Eaton could be convicted, a Mr. Prince Smith filed an affadavit in Eaton’s defense. In addition to other words of common sense, Mr. Prince … Continue reading
1812 – A Seed Planted by the Brothers Grim Blooms Eternally For Disney: Part 2
Written by Nigel Lewis-Davidson I have asked Christy Birmingham, poet and owner of the blog ’Poetic Parfait’ to compose a poem that combines the 3 fairy tales. Christy Birmingham – Poetic Parfait Blog Without any further ado I hand you over to Christy.
20 December 1812: The Brothers Grimm publish their first book of fairy tales
I think I shall do something different this time, because I have more than one story waiting to be told. So, from this introduction, I shall link to those stories as they are ready. – The P.t.a.r.a. Cavy The Brothers … Continue reading
Dusseldorf’s Breidenbacher Hof is 200 years old, or is it?
In 1812, a luxurious hotel was opened in Dusseldorf by the name of Breidenbacher Hof. Once the most expensive hotel in Germany, it is still among the best known hotels in the world.
Daniel Isaac Eaton’s self defense
Just as the prosecution’s case was brilliant if simple, so Daniel Isaac Eaton’s defense was as inept as it was informative. First of all, Eaton was late for his trial.
When Saint Patrick’s Day was British
St Patrick’s day “a day always precious in the estimation of the Irishman, was celebrated yesterday at the Free Mason’s Tavern.” Reported the Morning Chronicle. So the famous playright Sheridan, the Mayor of London, and a few other notables celebrated … Continue reading
1812 – A Seed Planted by the Brothers Grimm Blooms Eternally For Disney.
Written by Nigel Lewis-Davidson One upon a time in a land far far away… In the beginning… ‘Once upon a 200 years ago…’, to be precise’…in a land far, far away…’ Germany is where our tale starts and dependant on … Continue reading
Happy St. David’s Day
This year, the Welsh people may be celebrating a recent Rugby triumph over England. 200 year ago, however, the Welsh in Liverpool gave “loyal toasts” to the Royal family and other British notables.
