It's funny what sticks in our minds, isn't it. I bet the girls had a wonderful time at the seaside. 
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1910
Lord Baden-Powell's sister Agnes formed the Girl Guides.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1957
'ERNIE' drew the first premium bond prizes in Britain. The first prize was £1000.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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A fortune in those days Gem .Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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1953
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey, London. It was the first British coronation to be televised and was a cold, wet day. The 1923 processional cross that was used in the coronation is from Gloucester Cathedral.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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It looked even wetter and greyer on our fuzzy, tiny black and white television, but was still amazing to watch.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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I bet it was Daisy“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1937
The Duke of Windsor, (the abdicated King Edward VIII), married American divorcee Mrs Wallis Simpson, privately in a château near Tours, France.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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The abdication and the Duke of Windsor' subsequent marriage must have made the Harry/Megan saga look tame by comparison.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1844
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in London.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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So long ago Gem 😁Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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Still going strong, I believe?
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1939
King George VI became the first British monarch to visit the United States of America.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1536
The English Parliament met and settled the succession on the future children of Henry VIII by Jane Seymour. The Princesses Mary and Elizabeth were declared illegitimate.
Henry V111 was a complete B*****d wasn't he? So many people including 2 wives, died unnecessarily due to him.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Gem, I'm sure he was a complete b*****d, and life was short and very brutal for most people.
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