1837
London’s first railway station opened, in Euston Grove. The new Euston station was described as ‘mightier than the pyramids of Egypt’.
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1837
London’s first railway station opened, in Euston Grove. The new Euston station was described as ‘mightier than the pyramids of Egypt’.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown -
I've spent many a long hour on Euston station over the years, and I can honestly say it has never reminded me of the pyramids.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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2007
Torrential rain swept across large parts of the UK at the weekend. Hull was under water, but the flooding spread around the UK with Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire being some of the counties worst affected.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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We've had a few more serious floods as well since then.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1901
Tennis player Tim Henman's great-grandmother (Ellen Stawell Brown) became the first woman to serve overarm at the All England Tennis Club.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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She started a trend, didn't she! I imagine that caused a sensation at the time.
I didn't realise Tim Henman had tennis players in his family."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1962
In London, the Buckingham Palace Art Gallery officially opened to the public.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Oh I didn't realise it was so long ago Gem I was sure it was in the late 70s , isn't it strange how you forget how long ago these things are .Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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Oma - I thought the same, then wondered if I was confusing the opening of the Art Gallery with the opening of Buck House itself to the public.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1989
56-year-old Leslie Merry was knocked off his feet, a rib broken and his spleen ruptured, by a turnip thrown from a passing car in east London. He finally died of respiratory failure brought on by the accident.
Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Sometimes the Fates are just out to get you any way they can! Poor man.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1978
Two British balloonists battling to be the first to cross the Atlantic got into difficulties half way across the ocean. Their balloon finally collapsed into the sea, just 110 miles from land.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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That must have been frustrating to say the least!"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1938
Dennis the Menace first appeared in the 'Beano' comic“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Oh, how I loved Dennis the Menace - he had such fun being the Bad Boy everybody hated.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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