A History of Valentines Day

Pssst it's TOMORROW!

Celebrated on February 14th, Valentine’s Day has a rich and multifaceted history that combines ancient Roman festivals, Christian saints, and modern commercial influences.

Lupercalia, oil painting, circa 1635

Join us to explore this special day and discover exactly what this amazing painting has to do with the day, and what role the Victorians played in this love story.

If you’ve not yet thought about a gift for your S.O. we also have some great ideas, almost all of which cost just a few pence or just your time!

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TODAY is, of course, Shrove Tuesday!

Discover with us the historical significance of this day, its religious and cultrual meaning and of course we’ve got a fantastic recipe!

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