At the Paris 2024 Olympics

boxer Lin Yu-ting secures a medal amid controversy, as two fighters previously disqualified from last year’s World Championships face criticism, though the tournament chief affirms their eligibility…

Tower Beach – Remembering London’s ‘Riviera’_ml

Photograph Museum of London ( Henry Grant 1952) One of my favourite walks is from the Isle of Dogs to the Tower of London, it is a…

Red Skelton: The Timeless Legacy of a Comedy Icon _NH

In the realm of comedy, few names stand as tall as that of Red Skelton. With his unparalleled wit, endearing characters, and timeless humor, Skelton carved a…

Lincolnshire in the 1970s Through Vintage Found Photos _CN

Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England, with a long coastline on the North Sea. It is divided between the East Midlands and the Yorkshire…

London in 1991 Through Fascinating Black and White Photos _CN

The 1990s were a time of great change in Greater London. The country started out with a Conservative Government in Downing Street at the beginning and a…

Found Photos of National Westminster Bank’s Staffs at Work in 1960 _CN

National Westminster Bank, commonly known as NatWest, is a major retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom based in London, England. It was established in 1968…

Everyday Life in England During the 1950s-60s Through John Gay’s Lens _CN

John Gay, born Hans Göhler (1909-1999), came to England in 1935. He was one of the generation of German emigres who made a contribution to British culture…

Black and White Photographs of Daily Life in England in 1960 _CN

Black and White Photographs of Daily Life in England in 1960 London. 1960. Women with baby carriages.   London. 1960. Scene at cafe.   London. 1960. Lloyd’s…

Poignant Photos of Liverpool in the 1980s _CN

The 1980s were a time of turmoil and upheaval for Liverpool. Unemployment and economic instability led to widespread disquiet, culminating in public shows of resistance such as…

Rare pictures of London in Dufaycolor, 1943-1945 _CN

This collection of rare photographs of London, spanning from the dark days of the Blitz to the triumphant celebrations of VE Day, were taken in Dufaycolor, a…