1961
The whole of south East England was plunged into darkness for two hours, due to an error by an electrician.
The whole of south East England was plunged into darkness for two hours, due to an error by an electrician.
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“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown -
Bet he was popular
Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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1937
The first issue of the Dandy comic. With a fan club of over 350,000, Desperate Dan proved a durable character. A copy of this first edition is worth between £850 and £1,000. The closure, on 4th December 2012, coincided with its 75th anniversary and the final print edition included a pullout reprint of the very first edition of the comic.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I loved the Dandy and the Beano!
Cow pie was still a thing in our house when our DSs were young.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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Hubby still calls it cow pie.Sometimes I forget to like posts,but that doesn't mean I don't like them.Comment
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2005
The Civil Partnership Act came into effect in the United Kingdom. It gave same-sex couples rights and responsibilities identical to civil marriage. In addition a formal process for dissolving partnerships was put in place, akin to divorce.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1975
The Balcombe Street siege in Central London was watched by millions on television. It ended when the four IRA gunmen, who had taken a couple hostage following a gun battle and chase, finally gave themselves up without a shot being fired.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1983
A cat climbed to a height of 160ft up an industrial chimney, holding up the work of Lancashire's chief steeplejack and chimney demolisher Fred Dibna
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1980
John Lennon, former member of the Liverpool group The Beatles, was shot dead by Mark David Chapman who opened fire outside the musician's New York apartment.
A senseless waste of life
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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2014
A notebook which showed the early work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, was bought by Swansea University for £104,500. He had a long affinity with Laugharne, (Carmarthenshire) spending the last four years of his life in the Boathouse.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1868
The first traffic lights were installed, outside the Palace of Westminster in London. Resembling railway signals, they used semaphore arms and were illuminated at night by red and green gas lamps.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Something we take so much for granted these days.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1986
Church leaders condemned a radio campaign about Aids for 'condoning promiscuity'.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Unbelievable.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1988
The first satellite pictures were beamed to London's betting shops to allow them to watch the races live from many race courses.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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