Category: Local History
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Bradford’s STRANGEST – The TRUE Story of HUMBUG BILLY And The Poisoned Sweets (1858)
In 1858, the industrial city of Bradford was the scene of one of the most horrifying food-related tragedies in British history – the case of Humbug Billy. A well-known sweet vendor in Bradford, Billy unknowingly sold peppermint humbugs laced with arsenic, leading to the deaths of 21 people and poisoning over 200 more. The arsenic…
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The FRECKLETON Air Disaster 1944 | 61 People DIED In This Tragedy…
On the morning of August 23, 1944, as the Second World War raged across Europe, the peaceful village of Freckleton in Lancashire was torn apart by a sudden and unimaginable tragedy. A U.S. Army Air Forces B-24 Liberator bomber, known as Classy Chassis II, was caught in a violent thunderstorm shortly after takeoff from Warton…
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Don’t BLAME anyone but YOURSELF! Your mind sees more than what your eyes see…
If you feel bored or maybe don’t believe in the wonders and the unexplained that the world has yet to show us, well, the problem may not be the story – maybe it’s you. When did we stop letting our minds wander? When did imagination run dry? Somewhere along the way, too many adults swapped…
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Paying Tribute at BOB ROSS Grave – The Joy Lives On | A Pilgrimage to His Grave
For years, we’ve found comfort in the soothing voice and gentle brushstrokes of Bob Ross. The Joy of Painting wasn’t just a show – it was a calming escape, a reminder that mistakes are just “happy little accidents” and that beauty can be found anywhere. Now, we’re making a quiet pilgrimage to his grave, not…
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The BURNLEY Tram Disaster 1923 | An Accident WAITING To Happen?
On a cold December morning in 1923, the industrial town of Burnley was shaken by a tragic tram disaster that would haunt its memory for generations. On board was a 14-year-old girl, full of life and promise, whose young future was stolen in an instant. Amid the chaos, the tram’s conductor acted with courage and…
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