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- Seventy years ago, on 31st October 1951, zebra crossings were introduced officially in the UK. The first one was in Slough, Berkshire. The crossings had been trialled over two years at 1000 experimental sites, but in 1951 the black and white striped pedestrian crossings were approved, with their flashing Belisha beacons, and all drivers were...Zebra crossings – saving lives for 70 years
- All in the month of SEPTEMBER 20th anniversary of 9/11 – looking back on the horror Just how dangerous is cannabis? World Wide Fund for Nature celebrates 60 years Harry Secombe – genius for buffoonery Dead Sea Scrolls – brought to light 30 years ago Remembering Dante ** Editor: We continue our column that looks...Looking at Community (all articles) for September 2021
- It was: 700 years ago, on 13th Sept 1321 that Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, died. Regarded as the most important poet of the Middle Ages. Best known for his Divine Comedy. 125 years ago, on 24th Sept 1896 that F Scott Fitzgerald, American novelist and short story writer, was born. Regarded as one of the...All in the month of SEPTEMBER
- The TV pictures looked like some macabre video game, with toy aircraft crashing into matchbox towers. Then incredulity turned into utter dismay. This was real: the most powerful nation in the world had been invaded by 19 airborne Islamic terrorists, with devastating effect. Nearly 3,000 people died. The US government announced a war on terror. Futile invasions...20th anniversary of 9/11 – looking back on the horror
- If you have a child or grandchild, it’s quite possible they will have tried cannabis. Known in various forms as pot, weed, skunk, Ganga and marijuana, it’s the most widely used illegal drug. One in three 17-year-olds have experimented with it and some are now regular users or addicts. Described as the ‘gateway drug’, one in 10 cannabis...Just how dangerous is cannabis?
- The World Wildlife Fund (now the World Wide Fund for Nature) was founded 60 years ago in Switzerland, on 11thSeptember 1961. It is now believed to be the world’s largest conservation group, working in wilderness preservation, and reducing human impact on the environment. A group of distinguished scientists, conservationists and businessmen, including Sir Peter Scott...World Wide Fund for Nature celebrates 60 years
- One hundred years ago, on 8th September 1921, Sir Harry Secombe was born in Swansea. The comedian, actor, writer, singer and TV presenter was one of the stars of the anarchic 1950s radio series, The Goon Show. His family belonged to St Thomas Church, and his elder brother, Fred, became a Church of Wales priest....Harry Secombe – genius for buffoonery
- Thirty years ago, on 22nd September 1991, photographs and transcripts of the Dead Sea Scrolls were made available to scholars generally for the first time. The Scrolls – ancient, mostly Hebrew or Aramaic manuscripts of leather, papyrus, and copper – were first found in 1947 near the shore of the Dead Sea. They come from...Dead Sea Scrolls – brought to light 30 years ago
- Dante Alighieri, the Italian ‘supreme poet’, died 700 years ago, on 13th September 1321. Regarded as the most important poet of the Middle Ages, he is best known for his Divine Comedy, widely considered the greatest literary work in Italian and an influence on such English writers as Chaucer, Milton and Tennyson. Born in Florence...Remembering Dante
- All in the month of AUGUST Remembering Sir Walter Scott Climbing Ben Nevis The Great Flood of China The Great Calcutta Killing The secret of happiness? What do you consider to be ‘beautiful countryside’? ** Editor: We continue our column that looks at memorable dates in the month (this time, AUGUST) down the years. Here...Looking at Community (all) for August 2021
- It was: 250 years ago, on 15th August 1771, that Sir Walter Scott, Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright was born. His best-known works include Ivanhoe and Rob Roy. Also 250 years ago, on 7th August 1771, that the first recorded ascent of Ben Nevis was made. Scottish botanist James Robertson ascended Ben Nevis, the...All in the month of AUGUST
- Sir Walter Scott, the Scottish historical novelist, poet and playwright, was born 250 years ago, on 15th August 1771. His best-known works include Ivanhoe and Rob Roy. Often considered to be both the inventor and the greatest writer of historical novels, he was inspired by a stay with his grandparents in the Scottish borders during...Remembering Sir Walter Scott