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UK High Street Shops That Have Closed Down - Historific
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UK High Street Shops That Have Closed Down - Historific

A look at some of our favourite UK shops that have sadly closed.

South London
Southeast London
London Life
High Street Stores
Running Jokes
Glasgow Scotland
Edinburgh
Uk Photos
Oxford Street
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A bus pulls up behind a mound of snow at Flint Hill, Dipton, Co Durham, February 18, 1963
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Then and Now: Snow in Dipton, Co Durham, 1963

A classic Chronicle snow photo from the notorious winter of 1963 - but how does this same spot look in 2018?

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Vintage Pictures
Uk Weather
Extreme Weather
Flint Hill
Local History
Uk History
London History
Family History
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Maid Marian Way in 1959 before the creation of the dual carriageway running uphill to Derby Road and Nottingham Cathedral
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The history of Maid Marian Way - 'Europe's ugliest street'

It was controversial when it was built - and remains so today

Nottingham City
Nottingham Forest
Old Pictures
Old Photos
Amazing Pictures
Maid Marian
Paper City
Good Old Times
London
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42 fascinating pictures of Stoke-on-Trent's six towns from our archives
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42 fascinating pictures of Stoke-on-Trent's six towns from our archives

We have delved deep into our archive to find some wonderful pictures of the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent from days gone by. Take a look through to see how Burslem, Tunstall, Hanley, Stoke, Longton and Fenton have changed over the years. These 42 pictures show the towns how they used to be - so take a look through to see if you recognise any of the buildings or roads.... or remember the fashions!

Street Pictures
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Commerce Street
Waterloo Road
Fountain Square
City Road
Stoke City
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Wonderful Picture
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Beginner's Guide to Tracing Your Home's History
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Beginner's Guide to Tracing Your Home's History

Curious about your house's past but unsure where to start? Learn about tracing your home's history with this simple, yet comprehensive guide.

Home History
Local History
Family History
Historical Maps
Historical Society
House Deeds
West Babylon
The Deed
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The price of Britain's first McDonald's when it opened in 1974
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The price of Britain's first McDonald's when it opened in 1974

A menu from the UK's first McDonald's, which opened in Powis Street, Woolwich, south east London, reveals that Britons were tucking into some of the cheapest meals at the time.

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Vintage London
Southeast London
East End London
South London
London History
Local History
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When corpses fell from the Nottinghamshire sky in WWI
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When corpses fell from the Nottinghamshire sky in WWI

An explosion at Britain’s biggest munitions plant killed 134 workers, but news of the disaster was suppressed

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David Granick - Three Colt Street, London (1975) The East End in Colour 1960-1980
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Unseen 1960s Photos of London's East End

A hidden archive of glorious Kodachrome, rediscovered.

London Now
East End London
Old London
Vintage London
1960s London
London Life
London Pictures
London Photos
London History
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Farrah Fawcett as seen through Andy Warhol's eyes, 1979.
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Chilling Historical Photos Captured More Than Expected

Farrah Fawcett as seen through Andy Warhol's eyes, 1979.

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Anthony Perkins
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Goldie Hawn
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Gloria Byerley
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4. But why did pirates love North Carolina so much?
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15 Things You Didn't Know About The History Of North Carolina

There's a lot to learn about the Tar Heel State....

North Carolina History
North Carolina Coast
Pirate History
Golden Age Of Piracy
Ocracoke Island
Fort Sumter
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May 2022 is Local History Month. We have been a part of the local community in Kingston, Surrey since the 1960’s. The site has developed and grown, people have changed, but the values remain the same, attention to detail, high quality and a friendly, professional approach.
Enjoy a wealth of activities and excursions in our pristine Pennsylvania location! From kayaking to local history and attractions, there's something for everyone at Lake Raystown Resort!
Food, wine, local history, art, culture and architecture
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