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'The Anatomist Overtaken by The Watch'

Love the rattle that the watchman has in this picture
(and the knobbly knees)

📸 Wellcome Images

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2021-08-13

May 10, 1940: Winston Churchill began his first term as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Portrait by Travis Simpkins
https://t.co/UjuDuBuUwV

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2021-05-10

Some excellent books for children being referenced, including many written by our panelists - all available from

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2021-04-29

18 December 1793 – Surrender of the frigate La Lutine by French Royalists to Lord Samuel Hood; renamed HMS Lutine, she later becomes a famous treasure wreck.

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2020-12-18

Remembering Regimental Sergeant Major Arthur Wilson

8th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment.

Died: 19 November 1916, Somme, Thiepval, Western Front.

Retweet to help his name live on 🌹

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2020-11-20

13 September 1782 – American Revolutionary War: Franco-Spanish troops launch the unsuccessful "grand assault" during the Great Siege of Gibraltar.


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2020-09-13