Gosh was it that long ago,
I remember that scandal.
I remember that scandal.
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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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Tennis was in his blood wasn't it 😁Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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I didn't realise Tim Henman had a ground-breaking tennis player in his family. It's hard to believe anyone served under arm now with even the ladies serving at 100 mph plus."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1983
A mother of 10 failed to prevent doctors prescribing contraception to under 16s without parental consent.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Gem, I vaguely remember this. She clearly didn't believe in contraception at any 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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1935
'Penguin' paperback books, founded by Allen Lane, went on sale in Britain.
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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That must have been one of the most successful publishing events ever."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1865
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll was published but was soon withdrawn because of bad printing. Only 21 copies of the first edition survived, making it one of the rarest 19th century books.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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2012
The annual stinging nettle-eating competition, started in 1986, was held at The Bottle Inn pub at Marshwood near Bridport in Dorset. The current record at the event for the most amount of nettles eaten in one hour is 76ft (23m).“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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There was an item on our local news about this, and I was relieved to hear the nettles are boiled first to get rid of the stings."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1979
Brighton established the first nudist beach in Britain, despite protests from those fearing depravity.
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1889
The screw bottle top was patented by Dan Rylands of Hope Glass Works, Yorkshire.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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