1957
The BBC began its regular television programmes for schools.
The BBC began its regular television programmes for schools.
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1894
Blackpool Tower first opened to the public who paid a 6d (six pence) entrance fee, six pence more for a ride in the lifts to the top, and a further six pence for the circus.
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Gem, in 1894 the total of 1/6d for the 'total tower' experience must have been quite expensive - especially for a family."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1936
Aviator Amy Johnson arrived in England after a record-breaking 12 day, 15 hour flight from London to Cape Town and back.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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She was a real pioneer."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1568
Mary Queen of Scots fled to England. Disguised as an ordinary woman, she crossed the River Solway and landed at Workington, Cumbria, spending her first night at Workington Hall.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1954
The European Convention on Human Rights came into force.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1985
The House of Commons agreed to consider Sunday Trading proposals.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1936
Aer Lingus was founded by the Irish government as the national airline of the Republic of Ireland.
We flew to Florida with Aer Lingus this April
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1995
Twelve members of a Royal British Legion tour party on a day trip were killed when their coach plunged down an embankment on the M4 near the Severn Bridge.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Gem - that was so sad. What should have been a happy day out ending in such loss of life."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1950
Long queues appeared at garages and motorists tore their ration books into confetti after the end to petrol rationing.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Then it was rationed again in 1956 in response to the Suez crisis.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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Mum and I were talking about rationing on Monday, including petrol rationing. As we said, the average family didn't own car in those days. The rationing would be hard for those who did and needed it for their jobs though.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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We didn't have a car in 1950, but we did when it was rationed for the Suez crisis. Dad used the car for the shop a lot - making deliveries and collecting goods from various wholesalers when necessary. I think he got extra coupons for business use."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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