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    #571
    That was a very scary period in world history. I can remember the grown ups talking about it there was so much fear right through the Cold War.
    "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

    (Marianne Williamson)

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      #572
      1981

      Oxford University announced that Sue Brown would become the first woman cox in the history of the University Boat Race.
      “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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        #573

        1472www.beautifulbritain.co.uk

        Orkney and Shetland were pawned by Norway to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Princess Margaret, daughter of Christian I, the King of Norway and Denmark. As the wife of King James III of Scotland she was the Queen Consort and the mother of the future King James IV of Scotland.
        “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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          #574
          That must be one of the strangest 'deals' for marriages ever.
          "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

          (Marianne Williamson)
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            #575
            1995
            A man found a 40lb pike in a flooded bunker at Wetherby Golf Club in West Yorkshire while he was searching for a ball.

            “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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              #576
              Gem - I hope the pike hadn't swallowed the man's golf ball!
              "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

              (Marianne Williamson)
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                #577
                1969

                The last time all four Beatles were together for a recording session.
                “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                  #578
                  1978

                  Princess Margaret and her friend, Roddy Llewellyn, left for a holiday on the romantic island of Mustique. On 10th May an announcement was made that the Princess intended to divorce Lord Snowdon after two years’ separation. A few days later, Roddy said that he had no plans to marry the Princess.
                  “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                    #579
                    1975

                    At 8.37 am in the London rush hour, a Northern Line underground train crashed through the buffers at Moorgate station and hit a solid dead-end wall, killing 41 people and seriously injuring 50. The rescue operation took three days to complete.

                    I remember this well. I lived in London at that time. I still avoid the first few carriages.
                    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                      #580
                      Gem - I remember it well, too. We lived just north of London and it was just before my DS2 was born. There was also a lot of IRA attacks too and a colleague and family of OH's were held hostage for a week-end. They lived just a couple of miles from us. There was a lot to be worried about!
                      "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                      (Marianne Williamson)

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                        #581
                        1882

                        An unsuccessful attempt was made by Scotsman Roderick Maclean to assassinate Queen Victoria. As she was leaving Windsor railway station he stepped forward from the cheering crowd, lifted a revolver and fired into her carriage. Before a second shot could be fired, he was overpowered by the crowd and arrested by Superintendent Hayes. Remaining calm, the Queen and her companions rode on to Windsor Castle.
                        “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                          #582
                          1991

                          The Queen needed three stitches in her hand after intervening in a corgi fight.


                          “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                            #583
                            It's hard to separate fighting dogs if they're not wearing a harness or a strong enough collar to lift one of them out of the fray!
                            "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                            (Marianne Williamson)

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                              #584

                              2002

                              Prime Minister Tony Blair was urged by 39 MPs not to back military action in Iraq.
                              “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                                #585
                                ... and he didn’t listen. 😰
                                "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                                (Marianne Williamson)
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