Proud Cornishman in exile. Ex RAF. FA County Referee Observer & Mentor. Grassroots football fan. Military history & the paranormal.
Too far from Cornwall
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So after enjoying my charity walk last year, I’ve decided to do another one. This time it’ll be for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (@LNAACT) and I’ll be doing the 65 mile Rutland Round in June.
Over 2 days. Got to make it a bit of a challenge haven’t I😬
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I decided to give crypto trading a proper go, and today I'm celebrating a massive milestone, I've just bought myself a Mercedes entirely from my trading profits. Big shoutout to my coach @Amelia_Ava981 for the mentorship, Joining her trading class was the best decisions ever 🎉🍾
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Officials at the base of the stairway at Bethnal Green tube - site of the worst civilian disaster of WWII - the report of the numbers of the dead was kept secret for fear of encouraging the Nazi war effort - 173 civilians were to die… the-east-end.co.uk/the-bethn…… #eastend #History
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Does anybody from the Kingstanding area of Birmingham recognise this fella?
He stole a lion statue from the front of my nans house at 8:45pm on Friday. It's more than just a lion statue though, as it was bought by my late grandad who sadly passed in January.
Any information about this bloke is appreciated.
Please share, repost, anything you can to push the post and get him recognised and get the statue returned.
#Birmingham #theft #stolen #crime #police
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On May 18th, 60 years ago, Sheila Scott embarked on a monumental flight in her Piper Comanche 260, "Myth Too".
She was the first British pilot and only the third woman to fly solo around the world.
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John Aldridge signed for Tranmere Rovers from Real Sociedad as a 32-year-old in 1991 for a fee of £250,000. Sociedad originally wanted double that amount; however, Rovers' manager Johnny King worked his magic.
Aldo had struggled with life in the Basque Region, even though he was doing the business on the pitch; his kids were suffering. So he wanted to move back near Merseyside.
So, even though he was in his prime, he moved down a level to accommodate his family.
He netted 174 goals in 294 games, including a remarkable 40 goals in his debut season — a club record.
Aldridge became player-manager in 1996 and led Tranmere to the 2000 League Cup final and two FA Cup quarter-finals.
He retired from playing in 1998, and after the 2001 relegation, he stepped down as manager. Across his English playing career, Aldridge scored 411 goals in 739 appearances — a stunning average of a goal every 1.8 games.
The man was a goal-scoring machine.
#ireland #legend
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19 May 1984. John Betjeman died (aged 77). He was UK Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death and one of the most well known and popular. He was also a founding member of the Victorian Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture.
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The British Museum will charge £33 to see the Bayeux Tapestry, that's one in the eye for visitors
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Fergus Sings The Blues on Top of the Pops on this day in 1989.
The third single from When The World Knows Your Name, it went on to peak at No.14 on the Official UK Singles Chart.
🎟️ Tickets for Deacon Blue’s summer dates are available here: deaconblue.lnk.to/summer2026
Found a new outlet for buying second hand books, Vinted. This is the 4th I’ve had delivered in about a week, with another 3 on the way. Already could do with an extension on the house for more wall space for pictures, now another just as a library…🙄😂
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We are trying to identify these two #Mystery #Memorials. The photos have been shared with us and we do not know where they are. Any ideas please respond or email conservation@warmemorials.org
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18 May 1953. US pilot Jackie Cochran (Bessie Lee Pittman) became the 1st woman to break the sound barrier during a flight over Rogers Dry Lake, California, USA. She was flying a Royal Canadian Air Force F-86 Sabrejet. She averaged 652 miles per hour during the flight.
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18 May 1812. Merchant John Bellingham was sentenced to death and hanged on the same day for the assassination of Tory British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval on 11 May 1812. It’s the only instance in history of a British Prime Minister being assassinated to date.
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18 May 1830. Briton Edwin Budding signed an agreement for his new invention, the Lawn Mower, to go into production. His mower was designed to cut the grass on sports grounds and extensive gardens as a superior alternative to the scythe. The patent was granted on 31 August 1830.
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Just when I think i've seen it all... village cricket delivers.
via Miles Jones / Stour Provost CC
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Take Hart (17th May 1977). It's time to check out this week's submissions to the Gallery.
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Distraught at having been dumped by her boyfriend in 1885, 23 year old Bristol barmaid Sarah Ann Henley threw herself from the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Astonishingly, her petticoats slowed her descent and she survived, going on to live a happy life until her death aged 85.
