Brit Quote:
When I am dead, I hope it may be said: His sins were scarlet, but his books were read - Hilaire Belloc
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On this day:
Opening of Menai Bridge - 1850, Maiden flight of the Spitfire - 1936, Churchills ‘Iron Curtain’ Speech - 1946, Miners Strike Starts - 1984
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