1936
The GPO (General Post Office) introduced TIM - the automated speaking clock using the voice of Miss Ethel Cain - a telephonist at the GPO's Victoria telephone exchange in London.
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1936
The GPO (General Post Office) introduced TIM - the automated speaking clock using the voice of Miss Ethel Cain - a telephonist at the GPO's Victoria telephone exchange in London.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown -
Gem - it's funny how things become commonplace - everybody understood the phrase "I'll dial TIM" when we wanted to check the time.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1948
The Metropolitan Police Flying Squad foiled a bullion robbery in what became known as the 'Battle of London Airport' an operation that brought them to national prominence. The name Flying Squad was coined in 1920 by a Daily Mail journalist called Crook!“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1901
Britain's first cinema, the Mohawk, opened in Islington, north London. Films were accompanied by the 16-piece Fonobian Orchestra. At the height of their popularity in the 1940s, cinemas in Britain had average weekly attendances of 30 million.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1958
The Litter Act came into force in London as part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. Offenders could be fined up to £10 for dropping litter. In the first year nearly 1000 were prosecuted.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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And look how much litter there is everywhere these days.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1958
Columbia Records signed a 17 year old singer called Cliff Richard.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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He was very youngWhat is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stareComment
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Plant - it doesn't seem 5 minutes since we were that age!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1968
The start of National Apple Week in England. The Beatles launched their new record label, Apple.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1949
Big Ben ran at its slowest for 90 years as flocks of starlings took roost on the minute hands, slowing it by four and a half minutes.
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Oh that’s interesting.
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I wonder what attracted them?What is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stareComment
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1995
Alison Hargreaves, British mountaineer, and the first woman to make a solo summit of Mt. Everest without supplemental oxygen, died descending K2 during a severe storm.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1947
Pakistan was founded when British rule over the region ended. India gained independence from Britain, and the Union Jack was lowered in New Delhi for the last time. Pandit Nehru became India’s first Prime Minister.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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