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Did you know that it is said that until 1959 it was illegal NOT to celebrate Bonfire Night in the UK? I don’t know for sure but I do know that that year was very strange for a 9 year old.
Read more: Remember Remember The 5th Of November – 1959 - A Day I’ll Never Forget.
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- Written by Su Bristow
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The herbal world is in mourning for the passing of Christopher Hedley, Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and tutor to many thousands of ‘baby herbalists’ over the years.
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I discovered chips with mayonnaise in 1966, I was thirteen. We were in Friesland, sailing, moored rather disconcertingly on a bouncing island. Everywhere we went there were stalls selling this exotic mix, and I loved it.
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Not a film title, a mildly amusing anecdote of 1950’s Birmingham.
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In the fairly drab days of the 50’s and 60’s an excuse to play at being rich, just for one night was irresistible. My mom and dad, Olive and Ken Belcher both worked hard and loved an excuse to enjoy themselves.
Read more: Tiaras, Dickie Bows, Fur Stoles And Cummerbunds. Or “From Nylon To Mink In 10 years!"
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