Holidays Afloat in Cheshire
Boats, Barges,Cruises and Catamarans - a holiday just messing about on the river, or the sea of course, is a totally unique experience for the uninitiated or a must for those that have done it before. A true sense of freedom awaits those seeking a break on one of Britains many inland waterways or around its varied coastline. From rugged and wild isolated coasts and coves to calm, quaint and in some cases sophisticated ports and harbours Britain has it all for a wonderful water holiday
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Brit Quote: Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody. - Samuel Pepys More Quotes
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On this day:
Pepys’ First Diary Entry, - 1660, The Act of Union Signed - 1707, Ironbridge Opened - 1781, First Issue of The Times - 1788, English Claim to French Crown Ends - 1801, Frankenstein Published - 1818, Victoria Proclaimed Empress of India - 1877, Britains 1st telephone directory is published - 1880, Manchester Ship Canal Opens - 1894, Old-Age Pensions First Paid - 1909, First Edition of Desert Island Discs - 1942, Stanley Matthews Knighted - 1965, Britains Joins the EEC - 1973, First UK Mobile Phone Call - 1985, Fred West Found Hanged - 1995 More dates from British history
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