1855
Britain's first pillar boxes were put up in London. There were six of them, all painted green.
Britain's first pillar boxes were put up in London. There were six of them, all painted green.
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“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown -
I wonder why and when they changed to red. I'll have to google it
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This day 45 years ago John Denver's Take Me Home was releasedWhat is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stareComment
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1969
The age at which a person was eligible to vote in Britain was lowered from 21 to 18.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1950
The first transatlantic jet passenger trip was completed."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1926
Queen Elizabeth II was born. On 23rd Janury 2015, (following the death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz), the Queen became the oldest reigning monarch in the world and today (21st April 2016) she becomes the first 90 year old head of state of the UK and 15 other Commonwealth realms.
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1564
The birth of poet & playwright William Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He died on his 52nd birthday in 1616
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May Day -
originally a Roman festival which began on 28th April and lasted several days to mark the commencement of summer. In England, middle and lower classes would gather flowers - ‘go a maying’ - and the prettiest village maid was crowned Queen of the May, celebrated with dancing around the maypole.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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5th May 1494
Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Jamaica and called it Santa Gloria.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1954
Roger Bannister, a 25 year old British medical student, became the first man to run a mile in less than four minute (at the Iffley Road Sports Ground, Oxford). His time was 3 minute 59.4 seconds.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Gem - I was 11 at that time, and can remember the excitement about Roger Bannister's achievement. It was thought that the human body couldn't go that fast. It was only a year or so since the conquest of Everest and it felt that anything was possible for human beings in what was being called a New Elizabethan Age."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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I was waiting to be born
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Hahaha - you youngster, you! LOL
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1945
VE Day in Europe. After five years, eight months, and five days of massive devastation, the end of the European phase of World War II was celebrated. Victory in Europe was commemorated with celebrations all around the world in recognition of the unconditional surrender of all German forces, which was signed in Reims, France, the previous day.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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11th May 1985. Remembering the 56 who died & the 265 who were injured in the Bradford City stadium fire. My Uncle escaped but his best friend who was in the disabled area died."Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."
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