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Princeton dance, 1952

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Graham Greene

English HeritageGraham Greene, 1904-1991, writer, lived here, 1935-1940. Similar stories ...

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Victoria rondel

Victoria D.G. Britt. Reg. MDCCCLXXIX Similar stories ...

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Derry and Toms, Kensington W8

The apertures between C.H. Mabey's bas-relief panels and down the dramatic verticals of the lift shafts are covered with gril... Similar stories ...

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Porsche Posters, 1950s

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Edwardian Lassie

If you enjoyed Lassie, then Rescued by Rover is the silent film for you! The title does rather give away the plot, but there'... Similar stories ...

Zoom Play 1905 - Cecil Milton Hepworth: Rescued by Rover

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“Unknown Woman Eating Cotton Candy” by Nina Leen

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Elvis haircut fever amongst young ladies, 1957

… All images by Grey Villet Thank you to the LIFE Archive Similar stories ...

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‘The Sick Kitten’, 1903

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Field Marshal Allenby

London County CouncilField Marshal, Viscount Allenby, 1861-1936, lived here, 1928-1936. Similar stories ...

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Charles Bristow

"Charles Bristow : he built it"To the memory of Charles Alfred Bristow, 1896 - 1985, Founder-President and for over 50 years,... Similar stories ...

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Sir Barnes Wallis

Borough of LewishamSir Barnes Wallis C.B.E. F.R.S., 1887-1979, Pioneer of aircraft design, lived here, 1892-1909. Similar stories ...

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Making history books

Obviously, I need no persuading on the value of local history; but I do love new ways of exploring it. One of the most creati... Similar stories ...

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At the Harp and Hoboy: John Walsh, Music Publisher

Where has the time gone? First there was Christmas, then these book thingys which seem to keep you very busy indeed. Then, ... Similar stories ...

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Trampolining, 1960

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Ghosts of Lisbon

Arcos da Praça do Comércio Chiado Elevador Praça do Comércio Rua lojas lisboa Santa Catarina Teatro Rossio All images by Jorg... Similar stories ...

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Mrs Jordan

Greater London CouncilDorothy Bland, (Mrs Jordan), 1762-1816, actress, lived here. Similar stories ...

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Putney Town Rowing Club

{On a plain brass plaque below:}Putney Town Rowing Club boated from the Dukes Head, 1929 - 1986.Mente et manu {Latin: with mi... Similar stories ...

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Earl and Countess Mountbatten

English HeritageEarl Mountbatten of Burma, 1900 - 1979, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, 1901 - 1960, last viceroy and vicerein... Similar stories ...

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Famous Photographers And Their Most Iconic Images

Jeff Widener holds his photo of Tank Man in Tienanmen Square from 1989. ‘“I felt like there was kind of this void,” say... Similar stories ...

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Typewriter Wallahs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn2xJ2Xh5XE … Thank you to Al Jazeera This capsule was curated by John Pollock Similar stories ...

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Down the drainpipe

This is one of the most wonderful drainpipes and hoppers I've noticed. It's on the main post office in York, which is a rathe... Similar stories ...

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Northampton

Perceptions of the doorsDoors and doorways can tell you quite a lot about a building, or about the people who live there. I’m... Similar stories ...

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George Peabody statue

{Engraved on the front of the granite plinth:}George Peabody MDCCCLXIX{On a bronze plaque attached below:}Born Danvers, Mass,... Similar stories ...

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‘An Otter Study’, 1912

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OPvluHJZCA ‘The footage was shot as long ago as 1912. The surviving version of the film... Similar stories ...

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Shop Windows, Soho, London, 1939

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Michael Jackson and Benny Hill, 1988

‘Michael Jackson was a Benny Hill fan: “I just love your Benny Hill!” the young Jackson told a bemused Engl... Similar stories ...

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Essential England

I rediscovered this detail from a map in the archive, and can't remember where it came from. Except it must have been from a ... Similar stories ...

England

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Liebig Meat Extract Aviation Cards, 1911

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Death mask on keystone

Our researches have drawn a blank. This looks to us like a death mask, or Churchill with his eyes shut which seems unlikely.... Similar stories ...

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Exotic Dancers, 1890s

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Rowland Hill - NW3

Rowland Hill, KCB, originator of the Penny Post. Lived here. 1849 - 1879. Born 1795. Died 1879. Erected by the Society of Ar... Similar stories ...

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‘Our Car’s Stalled, How About A Lift?’, 1950

Series of Real Photo Postcards, 1950 … Thank you to Jordan Smith / What Makes the Pie Shops Tick? Similar stories ...

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Hanging around with the Inner Circle

An article on life in the Inner Circle in 1898, from the Windsor Magazine. Nice to see mention of the spring-operated station... Similar stories ...