Gorham's Cave proposed for UNESCO World Heritage site

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GIBRALTAR (Gibraltar Chronicle) The UK Government has put forward Gorham’s Cave complex for a World Heritage nomination. The announcement was made by the UK Minister responsible for World Heritage John Penrose who said , “The UK’s heritage is unique, diverse and world-class. Nomination to UNESCO for world heritage status is incredibly rewarding, but the process is pretty tough and success is by no means guaranteed. Gorham’s Cave is a strong contender, so I wish them all the best.”>>>

What do Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega have in common?

Miguel de Cervantes,
author of Don Quijote

They were all writers that had an effect on the whole world. And they all died on April 23, which is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors such as Maurice Druon, K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejía Vallejo.This is why it is World Book and Copyright Day. It is also St. George's Day and Saint Jordi's, too. So all in all, it is quite a Day, wouldn't you say? In Spanish schools it is celebrated as Día del Libro. This year it falls on Monday next, and many schools have organized weekend activities and events that involve reading. The idea for this celebration originated in Catalonia (Spain) where it has become a tradition to give a rose as a gift for each book purchased. (Read more on the UNESCO website.)