Malta Siege
According to Wikipedia Malta has been besieged four times. For the reason of "disambiguation" - this is the one in WW2. This timeline has been transcribed from the memorial: June 1940: Italy dec...
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Failure of the World Disarmament Conference
Wikipedia. War in History refers to the efforts to prohibit aerial bombing.
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Kennington Park air-raid
Following the outbreak of WW2, there was a variety of designs for shelters designed to protect the populace from air-raids. For those who didn't have Anderson or Morrison shelters or access to Lond...
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Balham Station bombing
During WW2 Balham, at a depth of 30 feet, was one of many deep tube stations designated for use as a civilian air raid shelter. It sheltered hundreds of people each night. At about 8pm on 14 Octob...
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Gulf War
The US, backed by the UN, invaded Iraq in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. Not to be confused with the Iraq War, March 2003 - December 2011 when the US invaded Iraq again.
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first meeting of the Gorsedd
First meeting of the Gorsedd of the Bards of the Isle of Britain. We have to admit that the photograph is not actually of the very first meeting.
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Foyles Literary Lunches
Created by Christina Foyle (daughter of William), the first guest of honour was Lord Justice Darling who spoke to 200 at the Holborn Restaurant. The Lunches were very successful and moved to the n...
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The Chase Royal Wedding street party
Sadly we can't find a picture on the web. Were you there? Got any snaps?
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