Strawberries and Cream Anyone?

Today is the day to celebrate National Strawberries and Cream Day! This simple dish of sliced Strawberries and whipped cream has been around for centuries. In medieval times in England it was the custom for newlyweds to enjoy strawberries and soured cream for their wedding breakfast. These days something more exotic might be served. Either way be sure to check out our range of personalised wedding gifts to find the perfect gift for the bride and groom.

Another classic British association with strawberries and cream is of course Wimbledon. The famous tennis tournament is a part and parcel of the British summer or lack thereof! We all love the excitement that goes along with the tournament and  we eagerly await the chance to finally see a British champion. Admittedly we've been waiting a while, if you don't like long waits and would like to see some real fast service you should always order your personalised gifts from Personal Touch Gifts! 

Now on this day in 1901 in Connecticut they were deciding to slow a few things down, namely drivers. They became the first state to legally introduce a speed limit which was set at the dizzying rates of 12 mph in cities and an electrifying 15 mph on the country roads.  This precedent paved the way for New York City to introduce the world's first comprehensive traffic code in 1903. The first edition of the British Highway Code was published on 14 April 1931, with a price of one penny, and contained only 18 pages of advice. These days it contains 307 numbered rules and nine annexes covering pedestrians, animals, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers. No wonder passing the driving test is such an achievement! Make sure you celebrate a new drivers success with a personalised gift!