This Day in British History
Historical trivia, births, deaths, events, kings, queens, and all of the peculiar quirkiness that makes British history so much fun!
29 January, 1728
First performance of The Beggar's Opera
The play, with songs by John Gay, is performed at Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre
Other fun stuff you might like:
- History Mystery - name the historic attraction photo
- Monarch Mayhem - Fun quiz on British Monarchs
- British History Quiz - how well do you know your British history?
- UK Travel Picture of the Day
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