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Throughout the Second World War the German Luftwaffe regularly bombed the major cities and sea ports of Britain intending to destroy armament factories and shipyards while simultaneously reducing British morale and attempting to force British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to negotiate with German Chancellor Adolf Hitler. During a time period that is often referred to as The Blitz, which began in September 1940 and lasted until May 1941, 18 000 tonnes of high explosives were dropped on…

In “The Purple Jar,” Rosamund, a young girl living in London, represents Ireland during a time of political unrest, and her mother represents England, during the Act of the Union in 1801. Throughout the short story, the reader can see her struggle as she walks the streets of London with her mother and viewed a variety of objects, which she perceived as “beautiful” in her eyes. There is a debate on whether she should…

As defined by Thorns, a global city is a city that serves as an international center for the flow of capital, laborers, access to information and commodities (Thorns, 2002). London, the capital of England, is one of the forefront examples of a successful global, post-industrial city. As an international trading hub, London is branded as a city rich in history, diversity, creative ideas, and strongly respected culture (World Cities Culture Forum, 2010). Transitioning from the Industrial…

Form the changing backdrops of 1960s fashion photography, also came a major change in the type of fashion portrayed. There was a total overhaul from 1950’s fashion to 1960’s. No longer were the models were haughty and stylised, as before in the 1950, where much of the attention was focused on those who were rich and famous. Entering this new era of British fashion photography meant their was a a calling for “someone you and touchable, someone who was part of the world in which you lived and…

Have you ever heard of an unsolved mystery called the “Dancing Plague”? The “Dancing Plague” began on July of 1518, Strasbourg France. The phenomenon of mass, frenzied dancing affected large populations in various parts of France. The “Dancing Plague” will most likely remain forever unsolved due to the fact that there are so many possible causes, the technology was not advanced enough at the time, and there is not very much evidence because it was so long ago. It all started with a woman…

The individual that I have chosen is Michael Kors. I chose Michael David Kors because he is an American sportswear fashion designer. He is the honorary chairman and chief creative officer for his company, Michael Kors Holdings Limited, which sells men's and women's. because he has set the best designer to me.he had a major turning point in history by setting his own design Michael kors was born 1959 in Long Island New York City Micheal attended a Fashion Institute of technology, but later on…

Tharmine Ganesathasan, pharmaceutical scientist, was the richest woman in Canada, found the cure to costochondritis, died at the age of 86 after curing circulachlorosis. Her death took place in her lab on March 17th, 2086. Coincidentally, it was her birthday. A month later, the police tracked down the murderers which were members of the company O.T.S. In UBC, 2025 Ms.Ganesathasan earned her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science and 2033, earned Pharm. D. in medicinal chemistry. 2041,…

Today marks a significant time stone; I have been living in London for exactly one month and the experience it has been. Filled with delicious pastries, local market discoveries, late night adventures and embarrassing stories resulting from confusion around the difference between black or white coffee, I like to think my time in London, so far has been well spent. However, reflecting upon some of my favorite experiences and sights I’ve seen I’ve begun to see a reoccurring theme. I frequent Hyde…

demoralization of London that was set-up by the Germans. The “Blitz”, was a short way to say the German expression, “blitzkrieg”, which means lightning war. On the first day, nearly 348 German bombers were sent to drop explosives throughout the metropolitan. 450 citizens died whilst leaving many homeless and injured. On average, approximately 700 tonnes of explosives were dropped amongst certain sectors of the city each day and the physical violence consumed nearly one-third of…

“Her name is Ellie,” A man said. “Who’s Ellie?” the little girl asked. “Ellie, is a girl who stood up for what she wanted to become,” the man stated slowly. “What do you mean?” the girl questioned. “You see, Ellie wanted to grow up to become a football player, for the Denver Broncos. She’s always wanted to become one, but never had the courage to do so.” “Why not?” “She was afraid of Coach Mar. She believed that he wouldn’t let her join her middle school’s football team, just because she was a…