Willie Milham was born on 15 June 1889 in Paddington, London one of the seven children of George James Milham (c.1853-1906) and Emma Milham née Wilson (1853-1928). His birth was registered in the 3...

Person, Armed Forces, France

War dead, WW1

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Edgar Kinghorn Myles, VC

Soldier. Born Edgar Kinghorn Myles. He was deployed with the 8th (Service) Battalion, Welsh Regiment. On 9th April 1916 at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, he went out several times alone in front of Brit...

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War served, WW1

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William, Lord Hastings

An important man in the court of Edward IV, rising to the position of Lord Chamberlain. On the king’s death he supported his brother, the later Richard III, but something was not to Richard’s liki...

Person, Execution, Politics & Administration

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Brymon Airways

Former airline co-founded by journalist Bill Bryce and racing driver Chris Amon. Based in Plymouth, it was the first British airline to use the De Havilland Canada Dash 7 short take-off and landing...

Group, Aviation

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Turret from St Olave Church

SE1, Tanner Street Park, Tanner Street

We do find ourselves taking photos of the most unlikely subjects. Our close-up photo would win a "dull picture" prize. It would have be...

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Thomas Daniell

Topographical artist. Born Kingston upon Thames. Studied art and set off for India in 1785 with William, his nephew, as assistant. On his return, after seven years in India, he spent most of the re...

Person, Art, India

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Delabole Slate

Delabole Slate has been used ss a building material for over 600 years.

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