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1937 was Born in Baltimore
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[Portrait of Philip Glass Digital illustration by ]

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2018-02-01

in 1983 it became compulsory in the UK for drivers to wear a seat belt. This trainee police officer sets a good example in the late 1960s.

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2018-01-31

Born in 1902, American actress and bonne vivant Tallulah Bankhead. Illustration by Olive Snell ©ILN Ltd, posing in 1932, & with Hedda Hopper in 1950 courtesy

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2018-01-31

d. Edward Lear (1812-1888), writer, artist & musician. “There was a Young Lady of Norway, Who casually sat in a doorway; When the door squeezed her flat, she exclaimed "What of that?" This courageous Young Lady of Norway.”

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2018-01-30

in 1813, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice was first published.

"I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library."

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2018-01-29

in 1998 I left and started my own business as a dealer. 20 years on have things changed much? Oh yes! Am very proud to be working in this business and working not only as a dealer but with the teams and colleagues in and

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2018-01-29

1596 Sir Francis Drake died from yellow fever in W. Indies.Famous as a privateer who rose to Vice Admiral and served in the English Fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada, claimed for England and circumnavigated the world.

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2018-01-28

b. Charles Dodgson (1832-1898), aka Lewis Carroll. Most famous for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass. “Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”

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2018-01-28

Painter & printmaker, Samuel Palmer, was born in 1805. Here's 'Calypso's Island, Departure of Ulysses' (1848-49) from our collection. This watercolour is typical of his highly finished work, which often features sunsets & bright lighting effects https://t.co/UFjEGsCbce

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2018-01-27

in the year 41, Claudius became Roman Emperor. He went on to invade Britain, then after his death a Temple was built in his honour on the site where Colchester Castle now stands. The town remains scattered with reminders of his legacy. https://t.co/mvLk5qTwUu

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2018-01-24

Édouard in 1832, never saw the Civil War naval battle that inspired this painting. Instead, it’s believed that he painted the scene in Paris, based on newspaper accounts. See it today in https://t.co/QZtTZ5NuIZ

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2018-01-23

il Mago: Legend Federico Fellini 1920–a cinema that wove both the baroque + rustic cores of Italy’s soul… Portrait by Piero Roccosalvo

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2018-01-20

1735 the future Admiral of the Fleet John Jervis, was born. He had a full and sometimes controversial career but is most famous for defeating 27 Spanish ships with his Fleet of 15 off St Vincent. The action resulted in him being made, Earl St Vincent.

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2018-01-20

1996, "From Dusk Till Dawn" by premiere in L.A.

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2018-01-19

Today we celebrate artist Paul Cézanne who was born in 1839. Browse our range of the most famous paintings by Cézanne from our collection here: https://t.co/exsLSYnRPA

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2018-01-19

Bravery of women telephone operators in a Zeppelin raid on Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Kings Lynn etc 1915. Read more on how GPO and people helped win https://t.co/WJQ8SfoL1l …

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2018-01-19

Augusta Hall, Lady Llanover, was one of the most important sponsors of Welsh folk culture in the 19thC and is remembered for creating the traditional image of Welsh costume. She died 1896. More info: https://t.co/jRySPKaKIO

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2018-01-17

in 1905: Frank McGee scores an amazing 14 goals to lead the Silver Seven club to a record-breaking 23-2 victory over the Dawson Nuggets! 🏒🥅🏆

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2018-01-16