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Peterloo 1819

1819 will see the bi-centenary of The Peterloo Massacre when an armed Militia were sent in to attack a peaceful demonstration of people who had come for a day out.

96% 18 12 AngelaJohnson

Old Cemeteries and Grave Dowsing

When I go driving on country roads, I'm always intrigued by old cemeteries. I like to walk among the gravestones and take photos. It's like taking pictures of history.

65% 10 7 AbbyFitz

The Mystery of the West Plains Dance Hall Explosion

For reasons unknown to this day, a violent explosion ripped through a dance hall in West Plains, Missouri, sending 39 people to a fiery death and turning a community upside down.

53% 11 4 KathleenDuffy

The Lost Frost Fairs of London's River Thames

In 1683 the Thames froze over and a great Thames Frost Fair was held on the ice itself. But despite recent cold winters, especially 2010, the Thames has failed to freeze. Why?

50% 7 6 SidewalkPhilosopher

Guardian Of Dragon Point

Until recently, the Indian River Lagoon was guarded by our Annie, a very large and impressive Dragon.

41% 6 5 KathleenDuffy

Save Britain's Gasometers - Viennese Gasometers Converted to New Homes & Shops

In the United Kingdom many gasometers are marked for destruction. But in Vienna these industrial structures have been converted into stunning new homes and workplaces

35% 7 3 VincentMoore

Expo 67-Montreal Quebec Canada

This world fair called Expo 67 was a fair that everyone was waiting for in my home town of Montreal, Quebec Canada.

20% 2 3 georgettejohn

Careless New York Hunter or Cold-Blooded Assassin?

A murder that happened over 100 years ago has yet to be solved. Could a secret be buried that long or was it simply an accident that the community was secretly thankful happened?

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