Chubby Checker and the Infamous “Twist”
Ernest Evans, known famously as Chubby Checker, was an American singer who signed with Cameo-Parkway Records in ...
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Historic Games: Man United Bayern Munich ‘99
Part of our new “Historic Games” series, we look back on some of the greatest football games ever played, re-eva...
How to Wish Them a Happily Ever After: Wedding Gift Messages
If you struggle to find the right words to express your feelings about someone’s big day, tell them with a gift....
The Science Behind Giving
When it comes to giving, we’re all familiar with that pleasant expression: ‘It’s the thought that counts’. But i...
A Year in History: Timeline of 1985 Events
In a year where Coca Cola was reformulated, two star-studded concerts raised over $70 million for African famine...
A History of the Beatles
The Beatles were undoubtedly the biggest band of their era and, arguably, ever. Here follows a full Beatles tim...
A Year in History: Timeline of 1982 Events
1982 was an eventful year, with Ozzy Osbourne eating a bat live on stage, the Falkland War taking place and a ne...
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A Year in History: Timeline of 1981 Events
In a year where a 19 inch colour TV cost £399, 1981 events are ones not to forget. From the first London Maratho...
Remembering Sylvia Pankhurst: Accomplishments and Legacy
To remember Sylvia Pankhurst’s legacy, we’ve created a short biography of her life and accomplishments within th...
Booker T Washington’s Accomplishments and Legacy
Booker T Washington was a remarkable member of the African American community, and was the foremost black educat...
A Year in History: 1970 Timeline
In a year where the average price of a house was £4,975 and a gallon of petrol cost just 10.2p, there were a lot...
1949 Timeline
Following the end of the Second World War, after battling through many long years of the Great Depression, Brita...
A Year in History: 1987 Timeline
A year where Paul McCartney and George Harrison release singles on the same day, the US Congress convenes for th...
A Year in History: Timeline of 1950 Events
At the beginning of a new decade, where the average house price was £1,940 and a gallon of petrol cost four shil...
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A History of the Daily Mail
The Daily Mail is the second biggest selling newspaper in the UK, printing from Monday to Saturday. The newspape...
A History of The Sun
The Sun sells more copies than any other daily newspaper in the United Kingdom and at its peak in the mid-1990s,...
A History of the Observer
The Observer is part of the Guardian Media Group owned by the Scott Trust together with The Guardian and Manches...
A History of the Racing Post
The Racing Post is a horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting newspaper. It is printed in tabloid forma...
A History of the Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph is part of the Telegraph Media Group and is owned by identical twin brothers, Sir David and ...
A History of the Guardian Newspaper
With a daily circulation of 141,160 as of 2019, The Guardian is printed Monday through Saturday in a mid-size fo...
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