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    1997

    A DNA data base for birds was launched, to deter thieves from stealing valuable eggs.
    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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      I didn't know that! I wonder if it is still in operation?
      "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

      (Marianne Williamson)

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        1969

        The age at which a person was eligible to vote in Britain was lowered from 21 to 18.


        I was 15 , so this was exciting I remember!
        “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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          Gem, I bet you couldn't wait for your 'promotion' to adult at 18.
          "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

          (Marianne Williamson)

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            2014

            A family had to flee their people carrier after suffering the misfortune of seeing it catch fire in the middle of the lion enclosure at Longleat Safari Park.

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

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              That must have been very scary.
              "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

              (Marianne Williamson)

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                1989

                Scientists said that the Earth had narrowly missed being struck by a passing asteroid weighing 400 million tons.
                “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                  Phew, that was a narrow escape. I wonder if it paused long enough to be weighed!
                  "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                  (Marianne Williamson)

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                    1926

                    Queen Elizabeth II was born. On 23rd January 2015, (following the death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz), the Queen became the oldest reigning monarch in the world and on 21st April 2016 she became the first 90 year old head of state of the UK and 15 other Commonwealth realms.
                    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                      I'm sure today will be a day of mixed emotions for the Queen, so soon after losing Prince Philip.
                      "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                      (Marianne Williamson)

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                        1879

                        The first Shakespeare Memorial Theatre opened in Stratford-upon-Avon, and in 1932 the New Shakespeare Memorial Theatre was opened by the Prince of Wales.
                        “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                          We had a school trip there to see Julius Caesar, which we were doing for O level. We were in silly teenage hysterics at the knobbly knees below the togas, and the dead bodies getting up and walking off because the lights didn't go low enough on the open stage! Honestly, culture was totally wasted on us.
                          "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                          (Marianne Williamson)

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                            1932

                            A mass trespass by thousands of ramblers, led by Benny Rothman, took place on Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Their aim was to establish public right of access on the moors and mountains that were privately owned for grouse shooting.The mass trespass started at Bowden Bridge Quarry, close to Hayfield and had a far-reaching impact that culminated in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 which gave people 'the right to roam' on mapped access land.
                            “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                              It took a long time to get that right on the statute books, but I think we'd have lost a lot of pathways without it.

                              "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                              (Marianne Williamson)

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                                1848

                                The first Royal yacht, Victoria and Albert, was launched at Pembroke Docks, after suffering serious damage when first floated.
                                “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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