Throughout the 1940s and 50s, Blyton was incredibly productive as a writer, churning out up to 20 books a year.

One version of the Essex Serpent legend is depicted in a 1950s stained-glass window in Wormingford village church.

The Second World War created a need for an emergency hospital service, a service which was dependent on the government for funding.

Hawaii is the only state of America to have ever been ruled by Kings and Queens.

What do we really remember about each queen?

Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi is credited as the father of the radio.

Estimates suggest that the average UK household spent around £1000 on Christmas-related things – that’s over half the average monthly household income after deductions.

Despite her privileged upbringing, Virginia’s life was tinged with tragedy and rife with mental health problems.

There is, of course, ample evidence that life, in bacteria form, does exist in space… But this type of life is a far cry from the human-esque aliens that many of us wonder about.

This year try picking a resolution which will help improve your mental rather than physical wellbeing. Here are a few ideas…