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These remarkable photographs show Britain at the dawn of the 20th century in a way that has never been seen before. A photographic record of the country in 1900, from Clacton Pier to Dumfries, the delicate colours bring the scenes to life in what was then a revolutionary photographic technique invented by the Swiss printer Orell Fussli. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago tags Britain 100 years living colour photographs 20th century Orell Fussli |
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The Guardian is running a special showcasing some of the best interviews in the 20th century. These include Hitler, Mae West, Castro, Margaret Thatcher, Malcom X, Marilyn Monroe, and many many more. Interesting reading picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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World War I.... who would have thought there were original colour photos of WWI? This site contains hundreds of photos taken by the French in the last two years of World War One. picked by doggylives 2 months ago 1 comments edit related share arts |
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As Britain prepares to commemorate 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade, a new photographic exhibition focuses on human trafficking in the UK today. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share world |
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They have lived next door to each other for 72 years and are being considered for an entry into the Guinness Book of Records as Britain's longest continuous neighbours. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago 0 comments edit related share world |
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Twentieth Century Fox's latest marketing scheme: join up with the Franklin Mint to get 40,000 coins in circulation. These special coins feature a picture of the Silver Surfer (see left) and will be legal tender. picked by TheStep 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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An ethnic Indian in Malaysia is using an audacious strategy to highlight the plight of his mostly impoverished community by suing Britain, the country's former colonial ruler, for $4 trillion (1.9 trillion pounds). picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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The European Commission has ditched its attempt to impose the metric system on Ireland and Britain, where a grocer was once convicted of selling bananas by the pound rather than by the kilo. picked by DrNothing 11 months ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
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From Oct 01 1998 - 2006 this guy photographed himself every day and time-lapsed it for your amusement. It's been done before but this is kind of cool. 5 comments edit related share artsHis site is HERE with all the photographs he used to compile the video. picked by doggylives 5 months ago |
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It is the oldest surviving map of Britain, dating from around 1360. 5 comments edit related share worldThe cartographer must have been feeling cocky. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago |
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Britain is the shoplifting capital of Europe, with more than £1.5 billion worth of products a year being stolen by customers. picked by doggylives 7 months ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
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After 2 1/2 years of negotiations, "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane has new deal with 20th Century Fox TV that will make him the highest-paid writer-producer working in television. 6 comments edit related share entertainmentLadies, he is 34 and single picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago |
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Schoolchildren may have to swear allegiance to the Queen under proposals aimed at promoting British citizenship. picked by doggylives 6 months ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
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You have probably never heard of this volcano but it produced the most powerful eruption of the 20th century. People 800 miles away heard the blast - over one hour after it occurred. picked by rockhunter 1 year ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
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LIVING standards in Britain are set to rise above those in America for the first time since the 19th century, according to a report by the respected Oxford Economics consultancy. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago 4 comments edit related share world |
When it comes down to buying a printer, the real key is finding the best printer for your needs. And how do you find the best printer for you? Ask questions! Here are 10 great questions to ask yourself in order to find the absolute best printer for all of your printing needs. picked by computer 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share technology |
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Britain's slave trading past is getting a human face as an ancestry-tracing website starts putting the personal histories of the victims online for the first time. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Wealth used to be a man's world, but the gap between the sexes when it comes to money is narrowing rapidly in Britain. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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This is a guide to Britain written for Americans who may be planning a visit here. Use this guide to help you become familar with the many complex, sometimes strange customs of the British People. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago 4 comments edit related share world |
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The summer season has begun in Britain, celebrated during the weekend with eccentric rituals aimed at being silly for the sake of national identity. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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According to the International Coalition for British Reparations, Britain owes the world £31 trillion! If you think they're right, sign the petition. picked by TheStep 1 year ago 2 comments edit related share world |