Gem - the start of the NHS was such a major event. My cousin who passed away nearly 2 years ago was the first NHS baby born in our city, and a photo of him with his mum was headline news in the local paper! 
-
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson) -
1978
Three bags of horse manure were hurled from the public gallery in the House of Commons during a debate on Scottish Home Rule. Yana Mintoff, daughter of the Prime Minister of Malta, was later arrested and fined.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
-
I cant remember that Gem , had to smile though ,
Although how did she get them past security ?
Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
-
Heaven knows!!!
I was a few days off giving birth to DD2, so this bit of news passed me by
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
-
It passed me by as well, but I have no idea why!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
-
1984
Georgina Clark became the first woman to umpire a Wimbledon final when she presided over the Martina Navratilova victory against Chris Evert.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
-
1822
The death of Percy Shelley, English poet. He drowned in Italy while sailing his small schooner Ariel to his home on the Gulf of Spezia.
Most papers reported Shelley’s death as an accident, but others speculated that he might have been murdered by an enemy who detested his political beliefs.
In September 1812 Shelley, pursued by debtors and authorities who wished to question the poet about his radical political activities had fled to Tremadog and lived at at Tan-yr-allt , the former home of William Madocks, the designer and builder of most of Tremadog.
When Shelley left Tan-yr-allt, his rent was unpaid and without contributing to the fund to support the house owner, William Madocks.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
-
1996
Nelson Mandela, on a state visit to Britain, was welcomed by crowds at Horse Guards Parade and the Mall.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
-
A man in a million."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
-
1553
Lady Jane Grey, the 9 days Queen, took the throne of England until 19th July when she was succeeded by Mary I. She was later charged with high treason and executed in November of the same year.
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
-
It was dangerous being royalty in those days.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
-
1848
London's Waterloo Station was officially opened. With over 91 million passenger entries and exits between April 2010 and March 2011, it is Britain's busiest railway station.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
-
Cant imagine how it must have looked then all shining and new
Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
-
I can believe that it's the busiest station! Everyone seems to be in a hurry there.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
-
1543
England's Henry VIII married Catherine Parr, his sixth and last wife, at Hampton Court Palace. Catherine was the fourth commoner Henry had taken as his consort, and she outlived him. She was also the most-married English queen, having a total of four husbands.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
Comment