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PHOTO OF THE DAY. A Paris cinema in 1958. 📷 alamy images
September 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. A Paris cinema in 1958. 📷 alamy images
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 28 September 1865. Elizabeth Garret Anderson became the 1st resident English woman to officially qualify as a doctor. She later became the 1st woman to officially qualify as a surgeon in England.
September 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 28 September 1865. Elizabeth Garret Anderson became the 1st resident English woman to officially qualify as a doctor. She later became the 1st woman to officially qualify as a surgeon in England.
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FACT OF THE DAY. 28 September 1066. England was invaded by the Norman ruler “William the Conqueror”, who claimed the English throne. His claim derived from his familial relationship with the childless Anglo-Saxon king, Edward the Confessor, who may have encouraged William’s hopes for the throne.
September 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 28 September 1066. England was invaded by the Norman ruler “William the Conqueror”, who claimed the English throne. His claim derived from his familial relationship with the childless Anglo-Saxon king, Edward the Confessor, who may have encouraged William’s hopes for the throne.
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RMS Olympic at Southampton.
September 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
RMS Olympic at Southampton.
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"From a spray of hazel a nuthatch takes a nut"
What to Look for in Autumn, 1960
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
What to Look for in Autumn, 1960
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
September 28, 2025 at 7:06 AM
"From a spray of hazel a nuthatch takes a nut"
What to Look for in Autumn, 1960
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
What to Look for in Autumn, 1960
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
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Ladybird endpapers
Bedtime Stories (1978)
Artist: James Hodgson
Bedtime Stories (1978)
Artist: James Hodgson
September 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Ladybird endpapers
Bedtime Stories (1978)
Artist: James Hodgson
Bedtime Stories (1978)
Artist: James Hodgson
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As the mist began to rise this morning on Glastonbury Tor.
September 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
As the mist began to rise this morning on Glastonbury Tor.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY. A gas lamplighter in London (1935). 📷 google images
September 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. A gas lamplighter in London (1935). 📷 google images
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 27 September 2024. Maggie Smith died (aged 89). She appeared in over 50 films including the Harry Potter series and starred in the TV drama series Downton Abbey. She won 2 Oscars for Best Actress in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Best Supporting Actress in California Suite.
September 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 27 September 2024. Maggie Smith died (aged 89). She appeared in over 50 films including the Harry Potter series and starred in the TV drama series Downton Abbey. She won 2 Oscars for Best Actress in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Best Supporting Actress in California Suite.
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FACT OF THE DAY. 27 September 1825. Britain’s 1st public railway service to use steam locomotives began with the official opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The line connected coal mining collieries near Shildon with Stockton-on-Tees and Darlington in County Durham.
September 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 27 September 1825. Britain’s 1st public railway service to use steam locomotives began with the official opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The line connected coal mining collieries near Shildon with Stockton-on-Tees and Darlington in County Durham.
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You may have heard of the bull in the china shop, well, here are five real-life tales of cows wandering into Southampton shops:
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September 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
You may have heard of the bull in the china shop, well, here are five real-life tales of cows wandering into Southampton shops:
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Other work of the Ladybird artists.
'St Clement Dane’s from Aldwych'
Artist: SR Badmin
'St Clement Dane’s from Aldwych'
Artist: SR Badmin
September 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Other work of the Ladybird artists.
'St Clement Dane’s from Aldwych'
Artist: SR Badmin
'St Clement Dane’s from Aldwych'
Artist: SR Badmin
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Beautiful everyday Ladybird things
Numbers, 1959
Artist: G Robinson
Numbers, 1959
Artist: G Robinson
September 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Beautiful everyday Ladybird things
Numbers, 1959
Artist: G Robinson
Numbers, 1959
Artist: G Robinson
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Sunshine and shade in St Michael's tower on Glastonbury Tor.
September 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Sunshine and shade in St Michael's tower on Glastonbury Tor.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY. The 6 photos taken by Iain Macmillan for the Abbey Road album cover (1969)
September 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. The 6 photos taken by Iain Macmillan for the Abbey Road album cover (1969)
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 26 September 2008. Paul Newman, one of the greatest film actors, died, (aged 83). His many films include: Cool Hand Luke, The Verdict, Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, and The Sting. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Colour of Money.
September 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 26 September 2008. Paul Newman, one of the greatest film actors, died, (aged 83). His many films include: Cool Hand Luke, The Verdict, Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, and The Sting. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Colour of Money.
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FACT OF THE DAY. 26 September 1955. Frozen Birdseye Fish Fingers went on sale in Britain for the 1st time. They were made by Birds Eye at its factory in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. It was thought they would give a boost to the fishing industry.
September 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 26 September 1955. Frozen Birdseye Fish Fingers went on sale in Britain for the 1st time. They were made by Birds Eye at its factory in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. It was thought they would give a boost to the fishing industry.
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In the park
(Book 3a, 1964)
Artist: John Berry
(Book 3a, 1964)
Artist: John Berry
September 26, 2025 at 7:19 AM
In the park
(Book 3a, 1964)
Artist: John Berry
(Book 3a, 1964)
Artist: John Berry
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When chips for tea meant peeling potatoes
Talkabout Gardens (1976)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
Talkabout Gardens (1976)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
September 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
When chips for tea meant peeling potatoes
Talkabout Gardens (1976)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
Talkabout Gardens (1976)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
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Just passed this tree on my way home. I am sure that fairies must live in the base of this tree at the bottom of Glastonbury Tor 🧚♀️
September 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Just passed this tree on my way home. I am sure that fairies must live in the base of this tree at the bottom of Glastonbury Tor 🧚♀️
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Gateway to the weekend. Photograph taken In Avalon Orchard this morning shortly after sunrise. Happy Friday!
September 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Gateway to the weekend. Photograph taken In Avalon Orchard this morning shortly after sunrise. Happy Friday!
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PHOTO OF THE DAY. Rolling Stone, Brian Jones, in London café (1963). 📷 Terry O’Neill
September 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Rolling Stone, Brian Jones, in London café (1963). 📷 Terry O’Neill
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 25 September 1980. Led Zeppelin star John Bonham, one of the greatest drummers in rock history, died (aged 32). His untimely death led to the break up of the group. In 2016, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No 1 in its list of the 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time.
September 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 25 September 1980. Led Zeppelin star John Bonham, one of the greatest drummers in rock history, died (aged 32). His untimely death led to the break up of the group. In 2016, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No 1 in its list of the 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time.
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FACT OF THE DAY. 25 September 1066. English King Harold Godwinson and his army repelled an invading Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada and the English king’s brother Tostig Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. It was Harold’s last military victory.
September 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 25 September 1066. English King Harold Godwinson and his army repelled an invading Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada and the English king’s brother Tostig Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. It was Harold’s last military victory.
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This photograph was taken at Swaythling Remount Depot in March 1916. The remount depot at Swaythling was the largest in the country during the First World War. Hundreds of thousands of horses and mules were gathered here before being transported to France from Southampton Docks.
September 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This photograph was taken at Swaythling Remount Depot in March 1916. The remount depot at Swaythling was the largest in the country during the First World War. Hundreds of thousands of horses and mules were gathered here before being transported to France from Southampton Docks.