Slim Gaillard (1911) – An American jazz musician known for his humor-infused songs like "Flat Foot Floogie," and his contributions to the swing and bebop movements. Nels Cline (1956 ...

The Portishead railway is being “fast tracked” and could begin construction this year and run its first trains in 2027, North Somerset Council has said — if the government give the scheme ...

Scotland Yard’s Victorian history is a captivating tale of law enforcement evolution and forensic science breakthroughs. Simon Read, author of Scotland Yard: A History of the London Police Force ...

Plans for structural repairs to the Grade I-listed Grimsby Dock Tower have been approved. Listed building consent has been granted, according to owners Associated British Ports (ABP). It said work ...

some of which date back to the Victorian era. A number of the city's pillar boxes have been given listed status, including this beauty (main picture) at the Albert Dock. As distinctive as it is ...

That equated to a 3.6 per cent fall in total Victorian rentals. The pace of the sell-off also appeared to be increasing, with total rental bonds falling 4,315 in the three months to March 2024 ...

Take them to the transportation ships. 1880, a Police man in the traditional uniform of the Victorian period. Prison discipline,1884. A Dartmoor prisoner turning the crank as solitary punishment.

A Victorian swing bridge has been closed to traffic for up to a week due to damage to its deck. An emergency closure has been put in place on Ramsey Swing Bridge, but will remain open to ...

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