Extracts from writings about St Valentine’s Day

Extracts from memoirs and works on changes in British customs

Extracts from memoirs and diaries on parties

Extracts from memoirs and diaries on 5th November, chosen by Ian Irvine

Extracts from articles and diaries on party conferences, chosen by Ian Irvine

Extracts from memoirs, letters and diaries on press barons

Extracts from memoirs and diaries on eating outdoors

Extracts from letters and diaries on swimming

Extracts from letters and diaries on midsummer’s eve

Extracts from letters and diaries on election nights