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The Dates with History blog is a one-man excavation of the past, growing as fast as I can type. I chase down the historical figures and events that make me sit up and think 'what, really?'—the inspiring, the bizarre, the unjustly forgotten. No editorial team; just me, caffeine and an ever-expanding list of rabbit holes to explore. Please check the 'Home' link above for recent posts. Thanks for reading! —Steve
2 June 1910 (read time: 2 mins.)Why St Peter's School Remembers Charles RollsBack in 1976, I went to St Peter’s School in Bournemouth, spending seven very happy years playing rugby and gaining friends who I’m still in touc…