Fascinating Photos Capture Cambridge Shops and Streets in the Late 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteCambridge is a university city and the county town of Cambridgeshire, England, on the River Cam approximately 55 […]
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The Story Behind the World’s First Underwater Photograph Taken by William Thompson in 1856
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1856, William Thompson took the world’s first underwater photo in the Bay of Weymouth in Dorset, UK. […]
January 25, 1995: Eric Cantona Kung-Fu Kicked a Fan in One of the Most Infamous Incidents in Premier League History
This post was originally published on this siteOn January 25, 1995 Manchester United striker Eric Cantona was involved in an incident that attracted headlines and […]
Life During Edwardian Britain Through Striking Colorized Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Edwardian era, later known as the ‘Golden Age’, promoted ‘leisurely’ time. Fondly remembered for long hazy summer […]
Rare Photos of Guildford’s Floods in January 1928
This post was originally published on this siteThere was a white Christmas in Guildford in 1927. But the snow soon thawed and by the new […]
Historic Photographs From 1928 Thames Flood
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1928 Thames flood was a disastrous flood of the River Thames that affected much of riverside London […]
Transport a Sprite 400 Caravan, 1966
This post was originally published on this siteGerman actress Margit Saad (right) and Jean Herbert-Smith towing the lightweight Sprite 400 caravan around Bryanston Square in […]
Street Scenes of Aylesbury, England in the Mid-1950s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteAylesbury is the county town of Buckinghamshire, South East England. It is a large ancient market town with […]
40 Intimate Photos Capture Young People of the UK at Home Parties in the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s a reason the 1970s continue to be one of the most stylish decades of all time. From […]
Carol Singers Wore Masks and Creepy-Looking Cloaks in Hampstead, London, 1910
This post was originally published on this siteLike these spooky bin bags, collecting in aid of a charity in 1910. The costumes are a throwback […]
A Little Boy Tries His Best to Carry the Family’s New Christmas Tree, 1946
This post was originally published on this siteAn early arrival at Spitalfields Market, London, puts a youthful shoulder to the task of carrying a Christmas […]
Upside Down Beer Drinker, 1971
This post was originally published on this siteMet a man training to become the World Champion Upside-Down Beer Drinker. (via BBC Archive)
December 6, 1897: London Became the First City in the World to Host Licensed Taxicabs
This post was originally published on this siteOn December 6, 1897, London became the first city to host licensed taxicabs. But vehicles for hire were […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of London in the Late 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1980s were an iconic time for the United Kingdom, and London was at the centre of it […]
Priceless Photos of Ricky Gervais When He Was the Lead Singer in British New Wave Group Seona Dancing in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteIf you know anything about Ricky Gervais, you know that he is obsessed with science and was once […]
Life in Soho During the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteTake a look back at the district in the ‘50s through 16 fascinating vintage black-and-white photographs below: The […]
In 1843, Inventor Henry Cole Created the Very First Christmas Card
This post was originally published on this siteThis is the world’s first commercial Christmas card. It was commissioned by Henry Cole in 1843. 1,000 of […]
The Beatles and Their Minis
This post was originally published on this siteNot only did the Beatles produce excellent music, they also had a great taste for cars; The Mini. […]
14 Amazing Vintage Photographs Capture Scenes of London’s Soho in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen one thinks of the 1960s, images of colorful, eye-popping clothes and perhaps even The Beatles come to […]
Vintage Photos Capture People Wearing Masks During the Great Smog in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn early December 1952, a thick layer of smog–a combination of cold weather, windless conditions, and sulfurous acidic […]
In 1924, a 106-Year-Old Essex Woman Placed a Personal Ad in the Dundee Courier
This post was originally published on this siteIn the world before online and speed dating, the pages of the local paper were the best chance […]
Fifteen Young Women About to Break the World Record for Passengers in a Mini, 1966
This post was originally published on this siteFifteen young women in mini skirts crammed in an Austin Mini on July 21, 1966, bringing to Britain […]
23 Romantic Vintage Photos of Couples in the UK in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteTake a look back at vintage lovers in the United Kingdom through 23 fascinating vintage photographs below: A […]
Vintage Photos of the Panther 6, a Crazy 6-Wheeled UK Sports Car From 1977
This post was originally published on this siteThe Panther 6 was a British six-wheel convertible produced by Panther in 1977. The car is powered by […]
Fascinating Vintage Photos Show What Soho Looked Like in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteWith rationing still in place from the wartime and your average pub not allowed to stay open past […]