The footage shows the 1763 lighthouse from a new perspective Stunning drone footage shows Leasowe lighthouse We’re blessed with some stunning beauty spots in Merseyside and Leasowe Lighthouse has got to be one of the favourites for a visit on a sunny day. The lighthouse situated on the gorgeous Wirral …
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Hidden from plain sight, a network of secret tunnels runs underneath our feet across the city centre. These hidden chambers have been left out of prying eyes for decades. But with Birmingham City FC’s plan to create a new stadium tunnel, many could soon be heading back under the city. …
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It was a major incident that galvanised almost every appliance and crew of Humberside Fire and Rescue Service into action. A blaze, later found to have been caused by an electrical fault, gutted Hull’s Royal Station Hotel on the night of October 7, 1990. It took 11 hours to bring …
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Pete Taylor’s photographs are a document of a lost time in Manchester and Salford A fascinating collection of old photographs has surfaced of Manchester and Salford that capture just how much the two cities have changed in 50 years. The photographs were taken by Pete Taylor, 73, who in the …
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The history of the General Post Office in Plymouth, reflecting the national picture, stretches back to the the 17th century, but, as with the national story, the activities of the Post Office did not really take off until the 19th century. At the beginning of the 19th century Plymouth’s post …
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These throwback pics show many of the friendly faces who cared for Hull residents in the ’80s Today is ‘999 Day’ – an annual celebration of our emergency services and NHS. To mark the occasion, we’ve picked out a selection of fascinating flashback images offering a glimpse into life at …
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Every week we take a trip down memory lane. Our Mercury Memories section is supported by the Stamford Mercury Archive Trust. 25 years ago: May 22, 1998 – Bronwen Salmon, Rebecca Hadley, Toni Merryshaw and Emma South have a splashing time during the opening day of Bourne Outdoor Pool on …
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When you were 22, what stage of your career were you at? I was doing theatre when I was selected by Yash Chopra to play the romantic lead in his directorial venture, Faasle (1985). {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Learning the subtle nuances of singing from his father Mahendra Kapoor at their home …
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A much-loved post box in Coventry appears to have disappeared into thin air – leaving residents furious. The post box, situated on Coundon Road, is a local landmark and rare wall post box. It has been there for nearly 200 years, CoventryLive understands, but appears to have been taken out. …
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Being a kid was brilliant. Free food, free clothes, no student debt… actually, no responsibilities whatsoever, and you could hang out with your mates whenever you wanted. One way kids throughout the ages have whiled away the hours is by knocking on neighbours’ doors and running away, watching from afar …
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