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What did Colorado look like on July 4, 1776?
As celebrations began on the East Coast for the first Fourth of July, a distant Colorado was untouched by British colonials. What did Colorado look like?
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The Rise and fall of the British Empire - Archive.org
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A dictionary of weights and measures for the British Isles : the Middle Ages to the twentieth century - Archive.org
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India’s first epigraphical reference to Halley’s comet found in Vijaynagara’s 15th-century copper plate; key details inside
Trending News: A copper plate inscription at Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple reveals India's first mention of Halley's Comet. The inscription dates back to June 28, 1456 C ...
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Oswestry's 15th Century mansion to house holiday lets and shops - BBC
A 15th Century merchant's house is set to be transformed into a tourism centre, shops, and small holiday lets. Llwyd Mansion, which is Grade I-listed, was bought by Oswestry Town Council in 2023 ...
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British Empire Medals awarded to Staffordshire residents
Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire Sir Ian Dudson said: “Since the British Empire Medal was reintroduced in 2012 to mark our late Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, it has become a ...
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British Empire Medal Awarded to Julian Davenne - Cwmbranlife
The manager of a Torfaen Council service that helps thousands of children get out and have fun through play has been given the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honour’s list. Julian ...
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The Indian who called out a massacre - and shamed the British Empire
Long before India gained independence, one defiant voice inside the British Empire dared to call out a colonial massacre - and paid a price for it. Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, a lawyer, was one of ...
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Wiltshire police officer receives British Empire Medal
A Wiltshire special constable has been awarded a British Empire Medal. Special Constable Damien Penman was recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours for his services to policing. Mr Penman, who ...
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Charity volunteer ‘deeply moved’ by British Empire Medal honour
Debra will be honoured with a British Empire Medal, which is an achievement or contribution of a very “hands-on” service to the community, with the presentation to be held in Manchester.
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Carmarthenshire women receive British Empire Medals
There was also a moving speech from Ms Harvey. Councillor Jones used the ceremony to reflect on the value of female role models in public life and the ongoing need for greater representation in ...
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British Red Cross volunteer from Surrey awarded British Empire Medal in Kings Birthday Honours
A British Red Cross volunteer from Epsom who has spent 40 years with the organisation has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours. Jon Richards, 61, followed in his ...