Hannah Howe
@hannahhowe.bsky.social
Mother, Welsh, European. Author of bestselling novels. Interests include vintage films & music, genealogy, social history & the Special Operations Executive. Chess addict. Anti-fascist. Sorry, I don’t reply to DMs on social media.
https://hannah-howe.com
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Satellite and variations.
November 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Satellite and variations.
On television, 28 November 1990.
November 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On television, 28 November 1990.
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
6 September 1960
The mid-week fixtures produced the following results: Arsenal 2 Birmingham 0, Blackpool 1 Everton 4, Burnley 5 (Jimmy Robson hat-trick) Preston 0, Cardiff City 1 Aston Villa 1 (attendance back up to 40,000),
Season 1960-61
6 September 1960
The mid-week fixtures produced the following results: Arsenal 2 Birmingham 0, Blackpool 1 Everton 4, Burnley 5 (Jimmy Robson hat-trick) Preston 0, Cardiff City 1 Aston Villa 1 (attendance back up to 40,000),
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
6 September 1960
The mid-week fixtures produced the following results: Arsenal 2 Birmingham 0, Blackpool 1 Everton 4, Burnley 5 (Jimmy Robson hat-trick) Preston 0, Cardiff City 1 Aston Villa 1 (attendance back up to 40,000),
Season 1960-61
6 September 1960
The mid-week fixtures produced the following results: Arsenal 2 Birmingham 0, Blackpool 1 Everton 4, Burnley 5 (Jimmy Robson hat-trick) Preston 0, Cardiff City 1 Aston Villa 1 (attendance back up to 40,000),
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was born in April 1853 in South Cornelly, Glamorgan, and baptised on 8 May 1853 in the nearby church of St James in Pyle. His parents were Mary Hopkin and William Howe.
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was born in April 1853 in South Cornelly, Glamorgan, and baptised on 8 May 1853 in the nearby church of St James in Pyle. His parents were Mary Hopkin and William Howe.
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
27 November 1963
All-time production records are being set by Britain’s car makers. And export sales are rocketing. During October cars were being made at a rate of 32,500 a week - the greatest ever output.
All-time production records are being set by Britain’s car makers. And export sales are rocketing. During October cars were being made at a rate of 32,500 a week - the greatest ever output.
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
27 November 1963
All-time production records are being set by Britain’s car makers. And export sales are rocketing. During October cars were being made at a rate of 32,500 a week - the greatest ever output.
All-time production records are being set by Britain’s car makers. And export sales are rocketing. During October cars were being made at a rate of 32,500 a week - the greatest ever output.
Satellite and variations.
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Satellite and variations.
On television, 27 November 1990.
November 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
On television, 27 November 1990.
Maxie and Mr Quackers.
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Maxie and Mr Quackers.
26 November 1963
The Salvation Army is to use guitars as well as tambourines and brass instruments. In their new “get with it” campaign, they will also visit coffee bars, dance halls and bingo palaces.
The Salvation Army is to use guitars as well as tambourines and brass instruments. In their new “get with it” campaign, they will also visit coffee bars, dance halls and bingo palaces.
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
26 November 1963
The Salvation Army is to use guitars as well as tambourines and brass instruments. In their new “get with it” campaign, they will also visit coffee bars, dance halls and bingo palaces.
The Salvation Army is to use guitars as well as tambourines and brass instruments. In their new “get with it” campaign, they will also visit coffee bars, dance halls and bingo palaces.
Satellite stations.
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Satellite stations.
On television, 26 November 1990.
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
On television, 26 November 1990.
June 1887
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was a Methodist Minister. Before becoming a Reverend, he worked as a blacksmith, including a spell in Stockton-on-Tees. Here, the Welsh community in Stockton present Hopkin with a writing desk, as a token of their regard and esteem.
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was a Methodist Minister. Before becoming a Reverend, he worked as a blacksmith, including a spell in Stockton-on-Tees. Here, the Welsh community in Stockton present Hopkin with a writing desk, as a token of their regard and esteem.
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
June 1887
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was a Methodist Minister. Before becoming a Reverend, he worked as a blacksmith, including a spell in Stockton-on-Tees. Here, the Welsh community in Stockton present Hopkin with a writing desk, as a token of their regard and esteem.
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was a Methodist Minister. Before becoming a Reverend, he worked as a blacksmith, including a spell in Stockton-on-Tees. Here, the Welsh community in Stockton present Hopkin with a writing desk, as a token of their regard and esteem.
25 November 1963
Lee Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President Kennedy, was himself shot dead today. He was shot down while being transferred from one jail to another. And tonight Jack Ruby, a Dallas striptease club owner, was charged with killing Oswald.
Lee Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President Kennedy, was himself shot dead today. He was shot down while being transferred from one jail to another. And tonight Jack Ruby, a Dallas striptease club owner, was charged with killing Oswald.
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
25 November 1963
Lee Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President Kennedy, was himself shot dead today. He was shot down while being transferred from one jail to another. And tonight Jack Ruby, a Dallas striptease club owner, was charged with killing Oswald.
Lee Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President Kennedy, was himself shot dead today. He was shot down while being transferred from one jail to another. And tonight Jack Ruby, a Dallas striptease club owner, was charged with killing Oswald.
On television, 25 November 1963.
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On television, 25 November 1963.
This is from 25 April 1969.
November 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This is from 25 April 1969.
On the pitch, Spurs maintained their 100% record with a 4 - 1 over Manchester United. Cardiff City enjoyed a 2 - 1 win at Burnley while the game that featured the most goals was Blackburn’s 4 - 2 win at Leicester.
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
On the pitch, Spurs maintained their 100% record with a 4 - 1 over Manchester United. Cardiff City enjoyed a 2 - 1 win at Burnley while the game that featured the most goals was Blackburn’s 4 - 2 win at Leicester.
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
4 September 1960
Live football was about to appear on television. Or was it?
Season 1960-61
4 September 1960
Live football was about to appear on television. Or was it?
November 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
4 September 1960
Live football was about to appear on television. Or was it?
Season 1960-61
4 September 1960
Live football was about to appear on television. Or was it?
Stars include: Sir Robert Boothby, Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino, Orson Welles. And Harry Secombe.
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Stars include: Sir Robert Boothby, Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino, Orson Welles. And Harry Secombe.
On television, 24 November 1963.
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On television, 24 November 1963.
24 November 1963
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade is confident that he can send Lee Harvey Oswald to the electric chair for the murder of President Kennedy. Oswald has been formally charged with the murder. However, he insists that he did not shoot the president.
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade is confident that he can send Lee Harvey Oswald to the electric chair for the murder of President Kennedy. Oswald has been formally charged with the murder. However, he insists that he did not shoot the president.
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
24 November 1963
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade is confident that he can send Lee Harvey Oswald to the electric chair for the murder of President Kennedy. Oswald has been formally charged with the murder. However, he insists that he did not shoot the president.
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade is confident that he can send Lee Harvey Oswald to the electric chair for the murder of President Kennedy. Oswald has been formally charged with the murder. However, he insists that he did not shoot the president.
Not sure if I’ve posted this one before, but I love it.
November 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Not sure if I’ve posted this one before, but I love it.
The Liverpool Echo.
November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Liverpool Echo.