1969
The British Army took over control of security in Northern Ireland.
The British Army took over control of security in Northern Ireland.
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1913
Harry Brearley of Sheffield cast the first stainless steel.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1989
British Telecom launched the world's first mobile phones.They had a very limited operating range that restricted their use to 100 yards from a public base station.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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It's hard to imagine that "other" pre-mobile world, isn't it!
I remember the firsrt time I saw someone using one. It was in Waitrose and this very 'yachty' type was shouting at a big brick with an aerial sticking up arranging for a friend to meet him on his yacht for some "fizz". Everybody stopped and looked at him!!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1617
The first one-way streets were introduced in London.
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Wow, I had to look at that year date twice to make sure I'd read it properly!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1942
The Duke of Kent, youngest brother of King George VI, was killed in a plane crash during a war mission to Iceland. He was the first member of the Royal family to be killed on active service.
I have always known about this as my mum has mentioned it a lot over the years.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I remember my mum mentioning it from time to time as well.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1959
British car manufacturers Austin and Morris launched a small family car - the 'Mini'.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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And how exciting that was! It was so different from all the 'boring' conventional cars on the road. I remember my Dad's friend getting one and showing me all the 'pockets' and spaces to put things, and the sliding windows!Originally posted by Gemini View Post
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1900
Britain's first long distance bus service began between London and Leeds. The journey took 2 days!“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1930
The last 36 remaining inhabitants of St Kilda (40 miles west-northwest of North Uist in the North Atlantic Ocean) were voluntarily evacuated to other parts of Scotland. The entire archipelago is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and it became one of Scotland's five World Heritage Sites in 1986.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1939
In anticipation of German bombing, the great evacuation of children from British cities began, four days before the outbreak of World War II.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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That must have been traumatic for those children to be sent away to totally strange people in places they didn't know. I think I remember Plant saying she was an evacuee."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1967
Almost 100 per cent of the voters of Gibraltar rejected Spanish rule in favour of retaining British sovereignty.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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