It's #LadyDay today. Did you know that Dulwich Estate leases used to run from Lady Day? It was a #QuarterDay, the dates when servants were hired, school terms started, and rents fell due. 25 March was also New Year’s Day until 1752. #FeastofAnnunciation Image credit @DCArchives

It's Lady Day today. Did you know that Dulwich Estate leases used to run from Lady Day? 25 March was also New Year’s Day until 1752. #LadyDay #QuarterDays #FeastofAnnunciation #otd...