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97Living through the Blitz - how British civilians sheltered from the bombs
Within living memory, British people all over the country feared the constant rain of death that fell from the skies, day and night. This article is the story of how those brave men, women and children protected themselves from the bombs, fell victim to them, and lived their lives despite them. And how they came through the war victorious, despite the Blitz.
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92The sinking of the Lusitania: A survivor's story
Fannie Jane Morecroft left New York on RMS Lusitania on the 1st May 1915, bound for Liverpool. The Lusitania was one of the great Atlantic liners, which rushed to and fro across the Atlantic conveying people at speed and in luxury. Fannie was...
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91Katherine Swynford: how a Duke's Mistress became the ancestor of royalty
This article is the extraordinary story of how, in an age where rank and virtue were crucial attributes for a wife, a commoner and mistress became the first lady in England, and the mother of a Royal Dynasty.
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91Where am I from? Researching a family tree
If you want to research your family tree, it is undoubtedly the case that the exact methods you use will be different, depending on where your ancestors came from. I am from the United Kingdom, as are all my known ancestors for some four...
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90Renewable energy: a guide to the 5 most common sources of sustainable & alternative power
This article looks at 5 important sources of renewable energy, how they work, how they are used, and both commercial and domestic ways of harnessing natural renewable energy. Wind, solar, tide and wave, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy will all be important in our future.
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88Operation Sealion - how Britain prepared for the Nazi invasion in 1940
As Winston Churchill, the new Prime Minister, put it, “the Battle of France is over, the Battle of Britain is about to begin"
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87Is it a superfood? The truth about the acai berry, acai juice, and acai diets
Introduction The acai berry and the juice produced from it is big news at the moment. Touted as everything from a miracle weight-loss aid to a wonderful anti-oxidant superfood, the acai berries are big business right now. And this has caused lots of...
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88"Bringing in the May" - the history and culture of the traditional English May Day
May Day celebrations in England have a rich and diverse history. Strands of the festivals come from different pagan, polytheistic, and Christian traditions, all of which became mixed together over the years. ...
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85The National Health Service in the UK: who pays, and who is covered
This article sets out how the system came into being, how it works, who pays for it and how, and who is entitled to NHS treatment and coverage.
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87What the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK covers, and what costs patients extra
This hub examines what types of medical care are covered by the NHS, including doctors, hospital treatments, dentists, and opticians. It also details what patients have to pay for, such as fillings and prescriptions, how much they cost, and who gets them for free. It also considers other associated matters, such as assistance for wigs or travel costs for NHS patients.
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