1944 the first V1 bomb “Doodle bug” landed on London, codenamed Kirschkern (cherry stone). The name doodlebug or buzz bomb was a phrase that described the sound of the rocket in flight. The V1 was powered by Argus pulsejet engine, this unit pulsed 50 times per second making the distinctive and chilling sound to those […]
After 6 years of war, on the 7th May 1945, Germany signs unconditional surrender to the Allies The surrender took place at Allied headquarters in Reims, France. The end of War in Europe. The first part of the agreed text for the surrender document read The German Government and German High Command, recognising and acknowledging the complete
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On this day during the Second World War in 1942. The Germans launched the biggest air-raid since the Battle of Britain. The target was Canterbury. The German Luftwaffe switched targets from London, switched tactics to coastal town hit and run raids and switched to a campaign of targetting English targets which were to become known
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1977 The episode “Hostage” of the tv series The New Avengers was broadcast This action drama series was a continuation from the hit 1960s shows the Avengers. It ranged from 1976 to 1977. Produced by Fennell and Clemens. Filmed at Pinewood Studios. Series 2 E7 Hostage Joanna Lumley played the part of Purdey a secret
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Michael Faraday image is on the back of the £20 note issued 1993 Michael Faraday 22/9/1791 – 1867 In 1831, Faraday was most noted for being the person to publish the discovery of Electromagnetic induction. This involves mechanical movement, energy from a person, water power, or machinery, which could be turned into the steady electric
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1975 first episode of Fawlty Towers BBC John Cleese and wife Connie Booth wrote Fawlty Towers. The cast included John Cleese, Connie Booth, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs.
1925 Daylight Saving Act came into force in Britain
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St Patricks Day Is a very publicised day and associated with Ireland and known all over the world. It’s a national bank holiday in the Republic / South of Ireland and is now also celebrated but not a bank holiday in the North of Ireland too. 2019 saw Trafalgar Square celebrate St Patricks on Sunday
On the 9th May 1874, Victoria Embankment opened to the public, nearly 150 years on, the area affectionally termed as the Embankment, looks as new as the day the granite-lined walls were dropped in place. What is the story behind one of the most recognisable riverfronts in the world? The meaning of the word Embankment?
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Great Smog of London, turned the air into thick soup on the 5th December 1952. Air Pollution visibly hit London at the start of December in 1952 when the weather system created the perfect environment of a mix of cold weather, antycyclone weather system and mostly windless conditions. It was common at the time to burn
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