We live on Ashton Street, named for John Ashton, a Liverpool merchant who traded in salt and coal.

He also invested in and profited from the slave trade.

Ahead of his daughter Anna's portrait features in

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On the eve of we're re-sharing Library artworks, artifacts, books, and papers that remember and honour courage and sacrifice ➡️https://t.co/dzJbvH7vZw

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Today, on Peter Sis has released a new picture book that honors a man who saved hundreds of children from Nazis persecution: https://t.co/1eYizVT20T

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Anne Frank's courage and hope during a time of terror are still an inspiration for people around the world today. For we remember her bravery and sobering words.

More on I AM ANNE FRANK here: https://t.co/ISb2r3hvP9

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Today is as we remember our fallen heroes, the citizens must support the military to succeed in its constitutional responsibilities. Nigerians should be proud of our military, in line with what is obtained in other saner climes.

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In 2017, I drew a different Canadian each day. For here's a thread of a dozen Canadian veterans I think more people should know about:
Masumi Mitsui
Léo Major
Gerald Carty
Joan Bamford Fletcher

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known as Veterans Day in the US, honors all military veterans. It had its origin as Armistice Day, marking the official end of the First World War, at 11 am on 11/11/1918.

Image: C. R. W. Nevinson, "After a Push," 1918
More on WWI: https://t.co/3SDBnIVruV

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don't forget the fight and sacrifices made by those to make sure we do not have to fight. And if we did, that we knew that it was gonna be on the right side of justice and for all things good and right. They gave much and their efforts were not in vain.

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As we approach these "For Better or For Worse" comics by Canadian cartoonist Lynn Johnston are still as relevant as when first published.





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On Yom Hashoah, story is one to know, remember, and share. | https://t.co/dMspvnir6b

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This TPL remembers & honours the who have bravely served this country.

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