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The Ultimate Carry On Film Guide: Christmas
These film specials were heavily influenced by the pantomime tradition and usually involved the 'Carry On' regulars playing numerous roles.
Author: Bluebottle
Chavasse Park, Liverpool, UK - Urban Oasis and Family Tribute
Chavasse Park is an oasis of green space in Liverpool, UK. It is named after a family who distinguished themselves in the city and around the world.
Author: SashaQ
Topical: Astronomer Annie Jump Cannon
American astronomer Annie Jump Cannon, who devised the Harvard Classification Scheme system of cataloguing stars was born on 11 December, 1863.
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- The Ultimate Carry On Film Guide: Christmas10th December 2018
- Chavasse Park, LIverpool, UK - Urban Oasis and Family Tribute10th December 2018
- JRR Tolkien's 'Father Christmas Letters'3rd December 2018
- Loriot - Caricaturing the German Soul3rd December 2018
- Dry Rot, or How Not to have your House Eaten26th November 2018
- parkruns of the Isle of Wight and Hampshire26th November 2018
- Milk Matters: The History and Significance of Dairy Farming in the United States13th December 2018
- 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair' - the BBC Television Series19th November 2018
- Berthold Buttgereit and the Gender Police19th November 2018
- The Black Prince's Ruby and some of the Misfortunes that Befell the British Monarchy since its Acquisition12th November 2018
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