Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in the 1943 Play ‘Aladdin’ in Windsor, Berkshire
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Second World War, the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) and Princess Margaret spent much of their time […]
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Incredible Photos of British Red Telephone Box Graveyard on the Outskirts of London
This post was originally published on this siteThe iconic red telephone box is a staple around London’s streets. Over the years their purpose has shifted […]
Charlie Chaplin in Red Letter Photocards for His Essanay Films in 1915
This post was originally published on this siteThese Red Letter photocards were for the British release of his Essanay films in 1915. Many times they […]
Found Photos of National Westminster Bank’s Staffs at Work in 1960
This post was originally published on this siteNational Westminster Bank, commonly known as NatWest, is a major retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom […]
Newcastle in the Early 1970s Through Robert Hope’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteRobert Hope was a resident of Newcastle upon Tyne. In the early 1970s, he took out a bank […]
2000-Year-Old “Darning Tool” Found at Vindolanda Roman Fort in Northumberland
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1992, archaeologists discovered an oblong-shaped object at the ancient Roman fort of Vindolanda, in northern England. Found […]
Britain’s Oldest Door From the 1050s, Which Can Be Found in Westminster Abbey
This post was originally published on this site This 900-year-old door has been identified as the oldest in the UK. Archaeologists discovered the oak door […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of Guests in Their Costumes for the 1897 Devonshire House Ball
This post was originally published on this siteThe Devonshire House Ballet in 1897 was a fancy dress ball, aka a costume party. The Duke and […]
The Only Known Photograph Colditz Cock, the Glider Built in Secret by British POWs to Escape From Colditz Castle
This post was originally published on this siteThe Colditz Cock was a glider built by British prisoners of war during World War II for an […]
The Story of Ruth Belville, the Greenwich Time Lady
This post was originally published on this siteIf you worked in London between the 1890s and the 1940s, you might have encountered Ruth Belville making […]
Rare Photographs of the Beatles Playing at the Cavern Club in 1961, Shortly Before They Were Famous
This post was originally published on this siteTwo previously unseen photos of the Beatles have been found in 2022, showing the band playing at the […]
Exeter Cathedral Has the World’s Oldest Known ‘Cat Door’, Which Has Been Serving the Cats Since the 14th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThis 14th-century door located at Exeter Cathedral in the UK is believed to be the earliest known example […]
30 Impressive Black and White Photos Capture Street Portraits in London in 1981
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 […]
Vintage Photos of Pan’s People, the British All-Female Dance Troupe
This post was originally published on this sitePan’s People were a British all-female dance troupe most commonly associated with the BBC TV music chart show […]
Vintage Photographs of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill Flashing His Trademark “V for Victory” Sign
This post was originally published on this siteWinston Churchill’s V for Victory sign is perhaps one the most iconic of the Second World War. Though […]
Historical Photos of Gymnasts at the 1908 Summer Olympics
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1908 Summer Olympics were an international multi-sport event held in London from April 27 to October 31, […]
London Underground in the 1980s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or by its nickname the Tube) is a rapid […]
July 12, 1962: The Rolling Stones Performed for the First Time as a Group at the Marquee Club in London
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early summer of 1962, a student at the London School of Economics, Mick Jagger, and another […]
Before Hole, Courtney Love Lived in Liverpool in 1982 When She Was 17
This post was originally published on this siteAt the age of 17 – before Hole, before meeting Kurt Cobain – Courtney Love took a trip […]
During WWII, the British Produced the Welbike, the Smallest Motorcycle to Ever Be Used by Its Military
This post was originally published on this siteThis mini-motorcycle was a WWII quick escape vehicle. The British Special Operations Executive (SOE) officers parachuted behind enemy […]
Amazing Photos Capture Interior of a House in Devon in the Early 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteA small collection of amazing photos from Louise Joly that shows interior of a house in Devon in the […]
A Guide to the Cults, Great Britain, 1980
This post was originally published on this siteIn case you find all these new tribes a bit confusing, the Mirror provides a nice simple synopsis. […]
Northampton Double Decker Bus Racing, 1982
This post was originally published on this siteBetween 1958 and 2007, the BBC ran a sports program titled Grandstand. Rival channel ITV decided to get […]
Fabulous Photos of Princess Diana Taking Part in Races at Her Sons’ Sports Days on a Number of Occasions
This post was originally published on this siteThe late Princess Diana was known as a devoted, fierce and loving mother to her two sons, Princess […]
London in 1991 Through Fascinating Black and White Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1990s were a time of great change in Greater London. The country started out with a Conservative […]