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    #2116
    2007

    Shambo, a black Friesian bull living in the Hindu Skanda Vale Temple near Llanpumsaint in Wales, was slaughtered due to a bovine tuberculosis infection. He had been adopted by the local Hindu community as a sacred animal and the slaughtering caused widespread controversy.
    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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      #2117
      1586

      Thomas Harriot was credited with bringing the first potato to Britain, (from Colombia) ahead of Sir Walter Raleigh.


      I'm very pleased that he did!
      “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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        #2118
        We take potatoes for granted we don’t think that they are not native to us 😁
        Im not fat just 6ft too small
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          #2119
          1969

          The pre-decimal half penny ceased being legal tender. It had been a regular feature of British coinage since the 13th century.
          “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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            #2120
            1883

            Parcel post started in Britain.
            “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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              #2121

              1870

              Tower Subway opened in London. It is cited as the world's first underground 'tube' railway, though it was not the first underground railway. That was London's Metropolitan Railway which opened in 1863 and used a 'cut and cover' design to support the roof.
              “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                #2122
                It always amazes me that such huge engineering projects can be built below ground. In 1870 it must have been done by hundreds of workmen digging by hand!
                "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                (Marianne Williamson)
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                  #2123
                  Daisy, we gaze at York Minster in amazement, knowing how it was built and that men who started building knew they would not see the finished article in their lifetime.
                  “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                    #2124

                    1963

                    The Beatles performed at The Cavern Club (on 10, Mathew Street, Liverpool), for the 292nd, and last time. They received a fee of £300 pounds for the performance.
                    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                      #2125
                      1923

                      The BBC began using the 'pips' as a time signal in its broadcasts.
                      “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                        #2126
                        1986

                        Princess Anne rode Gulfland to win the 3.45 at Redcar; her first victory as a jockey.
                        “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                          #2127
                          I do admire Princess Anne - she's never afraid to follow her dreams, but is always such a hard-working Royal.
                          "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                          (Marianne Williamson)
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                            #2128
                            I think she doesn’t get the credit she’s due , she is a hard working Royal , I like her .
                            Im not fat just 6ft too small
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                              #2129
                              I like her as well. She doesn't get the credit that she should.
                              Sometimes I forget to like posts,but that doesn't mean I don't like them.
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                                #2130

                                1976

                                The government passed the Drought Act to combat the continued UK drought.
                                “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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