History of War
KALININGRAD ORIGINS OF RUSSIA'S EXCLAVE
Formerly the Prussian stronghold of Königsberg, since 1945 this region has been a Soviet, then Russian, foothold in Eastern Europe
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KINMEN LAST FRONTLINE OF FREE CHINA
In this first of a two-part series, read how when faced with total defeat, China's Nationalists held on to a small island off the Fujian coast and defended it at all costs
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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
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The Sound of Silver
Barry Collings on the rediscovery of the rare single Lost Summer Love
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THE ENGLISH MONTE CARLO
Michael Montagu visits Bexhill-on-Sea, home to the UK's first motor racing festival
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Last Vans Standing
Simon Stabler celebrates 65 years of Tonibell
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Mad 'Professors'
Margaret Brecknell recounts the exploits of Brighton’s forgotten pier divers
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The Sport of Kings (and Queens)
Michael Montagu looks back on the history of Royal Ascot and Henley Royal Regatta
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POSTCARD FROM NORFOLK
With his Austin Cambridge long consigned to the great garage in the sky, Bob Barton enjoys a scenic journey by bus through Nelson's County
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The Serious Side of Ken Dodd
Philip Williams and David Williams look back on the comedian's prolific and fruitful recording career
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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
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Sonic Boom Boy
Simon Stabler speaks to Boom Radio co-founder David Lloyd
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Question time
Send us your questions and we'll track down the answers
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A FINE VYNTAGE
The 16th century carved panels at The Vyne really take some beating, says Claire Saul
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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
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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
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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
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'Ow Do, 'Ow Are Yer?
Derek Lamb remembers Wilfred Pickles, professional Yorkshireman and celebrity of the 1940s and 50s
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OUT&ABOUT
Places to go, people to see
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Grand Designs
Sandra Blemster looks at how the work of William Morris continues to resonate
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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.
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Stairway to Success
Chris Hallam celebrates the acting and writing talents of Upstairs, Downstairs co-creator Jean Marsh
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The Need for Steed
Chris Hallam remembers The Avengers star Patrick Macnee
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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
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THE INVISIBLE CAMPAIGN: BOMBER COMMAND GARDENING OPERATIONS 1940-1945
ALLIED AERIAL MINING CAUSED CARNAGE AMONG AXIS SURFACE VESSELS AND SUBMARINES, BUT THIS VITAL CONTRIBUTION HAS BEEN LARGELY FORGOTTEN
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IRON AIRMEN HOW THE LUFTWAFFE PREPARED FOR THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Ruthlessly demanding recruitment and training forged a formidable Luftwaffe by 1940 – but as combat that year shows, insufficient foresight can humble even the deadliest of foes
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"WE LOST THE ENEMY WE CAME TO KNOW AND LOVE "
Intelligence veteran Mark Lowenthal reveals how after a shift to counter-terrorism from the 1990s, spycraft is returning to its Cold War operations
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250 YEARS OF SERVICE
The USA's standing army maintains traditions and remains prepared for the defence of the country in the 21st century
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OVER THE WALL: A BRIXMIS INTELLIGENCE OFFICER BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN
A COLD WAR INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE PENS HIS CONTROVERSIAL MEMOIR
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PLAYING FOR THEIR LIVES BIRKENAU'S WOMEN'S ORCHESTRA
Historian Anne Sebba reveals how dozens of female Jews and political prisoners were forced to perform for the Nazis, and their fellow inmates, in the shadow of a genocide
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