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The Sport of Kings (and Queens)
Michael Montagu looks back on the history of Royal Ascot and Henley Royal Regatta
5 min |
June 2025
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The Sound of Silver
Barry Collings on the rediscovery of the rare single Lost Summer Love
2 min |
June 2025
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The Need for Steed
Chris Hallam remembers The Avengers star Patrick Macnee
5 min |
June 2025
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Stairway to Success
Chris Hallam celebrates the acting and writing talents of Upstairs, Downstairs co-creator Jean Marsh
5 min |
June 2025
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2 min |
June 2025
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DOON THE CLUB
John Stoker recounts the perils faced by comedians in the working men’s clubs of the north-east
5 min |
June 2025
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THE CHARITY THAT BEGAN WITH HOMES
William Sutton’s legacy founded The Sutton Trust. David E Norris recounts its groundbreaking work
4 min |
June 2025
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'Ow Do, 'Ow Are Yer?
Derek Lamb remembers Wilfred Pickles, professional Yorkshireman and celebrity of the 1940s and 50s
4 min |
June 2025
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The Airman Who Fell from the Skies
John Greeves tells the story of the rear gunner who bailed out with no parachute - and survived
6 min |
June 2025
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THE ENGLISH MONTE CARLO
Michael Montagu visits Bexhill-on-Sea, home to the UK's first motor racing festival
4 min |
June 2025
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OUT&ABOUT
Places to go, people to see
2 min |
June 2025
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BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER
BoB's very own Time Lord says farewell to a former neighbour, and recalls a friendship with a heart-throb, learning to dance, and avoiding “Henleh\" during the regatta
2 min |
June 2025
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A FINE VYNTAGE
The 16th century carved panels at The Vyne really take some beating, says Claire Saul
3 min |
June 2025
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Last Vans Standing
Simon Stabler celebrates 65 years of Tonibell
3 min |
June 2025
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The Modern Magician
Ann Thompson tells the story of industrialist William Armstrong, the man behind the first house in the world to have all mod cons
5 min |
June 2025
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Driven to Distraction
When my father got his first car, driving tests were suspended due to the Suez Crisis, and learners were allowed to drive unaccompanied.
10+ min |
June 2025
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Sonic Boom Boy
Simon Stabler speaks to Boom Radio co-founder David Lloyd
8 min |
June 2025
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Keeping Score
David A Ellis interviews composer Warren Bennett whose work has been performed on television shows such as London's Burning and New Tricks
4 min |
June 2025
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Mad 'Professors'
Margaret Brecknell recounts the exploits of Brighton’s forgotten pier divers
6 min |
June 2025
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First In Line
Memories of official openings from The Francis Frith Collection
2 min |
May 2025
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Face to Face
David Barnes looks at the parallel lives of Olivia Newton-John and the Bee Gees
7 min |
May 2025
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Eclectic Eltham
Two new acquisitions illustrate the stories of more than one of Eltham Palace’s historic owners, learns Claire Saul
4 min |
May 2025
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Yesterday Remembered
We welcome your memories of around 800 words and pay £20 for each story published. Don't forget to include pictures with your submission.
10+ min |
May 2025
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WHEN HULL LET ITS HAIR DOWN
Colin Allan goes through the archives to get a flavour of VE Day on Humberside
4 min |
May 2025
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No Doubting Thomas
Craig Amess celebrates 80 years of The Railway Series books featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends
7 min |
May 2025
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Gotta Lotta Bottle
Susan Brewer reflects on the importance of the delivery of bottled milk to our doorsteps and looks at some milk marketing collectables
5 min |
May 2025
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LONDON'S EIFFEL TOWER
Michael Montagu tells the story of Sir Edward Watkin’s lost Great Tower of London
3 min |
May 2025
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HAIR AND NOW
Simon Stabler chats to Angela Bruce, a recognisable face from the world of television
10+ min |
May 2025
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SPORTING TRAILBLAZER
Spencer Vignes unearths the story of George Robledo, the first overseas star of English football
5 min |
May 2025
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3 min |