Category: London
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Dr Thomas Macnamara, Minister of Labour
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Find out more about the Canadian born British politician who became Minister of Labour to Lloyd George, Dr Thomas James MacNamara.
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Lupino Lane (1892-1959)
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British Movietone captured this amusing footage of somewhat bewildered and unhappy toddlers being paraded as part of a beauty show in Southend in the 1940s. The judges were Mr and Mrs Lupino Lane.
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Sir Kingsley Wood: Churchill’s PAYE Chancellor
Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Sir Kingsley Wood, Churchill’s Chancellor who introduced the Pay As You Earn tax system.
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Old Images of Harold Wilson, British Prime Minister
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Glimpse history through old images of Harold Wilson, the man from Huddersfield who became British Prime Minister – twice!
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City of London: Local History Old Photos & Film
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The City of London has changed dramatically through the years since people started filming it back in the 1800s.
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City Of London: Local History Resources
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The City of London is a ceremonial county and has a local government area that is separate to the county of Greater London which surrounds it. It’s long been the heart of political, religious and financial power in Britain.
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Greater London: Local History Resources
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London is the capital city of England, but it’s actually located in two different counties – Greater London and the City of London – and used to be spread across six counties before a 1965 reorganisation.
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Sidcup, Kent: Old Photos And Film
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Glimpse history through old images of Sidcup, Greater London, England.