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Mystery of the European Atlantis - Doggerland - the lost territory
In the Stone Age period the British Isles was joined to northern Europe and Scandenavia by a single land mass. Massive tsunamis caused by land slides drowned this land mass known as Doggerland.
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Headless Corpses of Deadman's Island - Are They Waiting for You ?
In the muddy waters of the River Medway a small flat island exists which contains the bodies of thousands of prisoners who died from the starvation and disease prevalent on the prison hulks.
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RAFWaffe - British secret squadron to test captured Luftwaffe aircraft and radar.
In 1941 with Britain the only force fighting against Nazi Germany, a secret flight was set up to evaluate enemy aircraft and radar. It was nicknamed the "RAFWaffe".
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Supernatural Aviation Mysteries and Haunted Airfields. Revised August 2017
Flying has always been a dangerous occupation but in war time life is precarious. It is not surprising that ghostly spirits return to the place of their death until they find peace.
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Ghostly happenings and unusual events on the London Underground
Underground transport system in London since 1863 has a great choice of ghosts and spectral happenings and unusual events.
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The horrific smallpox disease treated in Dartford Long Reach Hospital ships.
It wasn't until 1796 that the first successful moves were made to prevent and cope with the dreadful disease smallpox. Much was owed to Edward Jenner and the foresight of the London hospitals
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Humble Pie (Umble Pie): A Medieval Recipe Using Cheap Meat Cuts
Is the expression "to eat humble pie" related to the umble pie of medieval cookery? Explore this question and see two centuries-old recipes for umble pie.
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Magic, illusion, camouflage and trickery during WW2
In the early years of World War 2 Britain found themselves isolated against the crushing forces of Nazi Germany. They bought precious time by using tricks and deception.
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Operation Frankton - The Cockleshell Heroes. Attack on German shipping using only canoes.
In the early years of the Second World War, Britain stood alone against the Nazi hoards. However, our feared commandos started to test the German defences in a variety of ways.
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Operation Manna (Chowhound and Faust) Using Unarmed British and US Bombers to Drop Food to the Starving Dutch
Following the failure to take the bridges at Arnhem only part of Holland was liberated. The occupied part had little or no food and the people began to starve to death. The RAF started to drop food.
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The Great Fishermen of Britain - Feeding the Nation During WWII and Braving Mines and U-Boats
With the Nazi U-boats strangling the food supply to a battered Britain, the supply of fish was absolutely essential, but many of the fishing boats had been requisitioned for use as minesweepers.
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RMS Titanic, but was it her or did the already seriously damaged RMS Olympic actually sink. Accident or ins. fraud
In this probably the most famous of shipwrecks, the question is was it really the Titanic that sank or her sister the Olympic. Also we explore some other myths and facts
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Women ferry pilots ATA 1940-1945 Little Tiger Moth biplane to massive Stirling Bomber. Anything to anywhere.
The start of the war created a requirement for ferry pilots to take new or repaired aircraft from the factories to the front line squadrons. Part of this hazardous job was done by women pilots.
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The Scrap Iron Flotilla - Venerable Destroyer Contribution From Australia but With a Venomous Sting.
When Australia joined the war against Germany their first contribution was 5 old destroyers which proved to be a potent force despite German propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels derisory remark.
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Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. The only public miniature railway that went to war.
One of the most complete 15in miniature railways in the world. It also had a combat history during WW2. A very worthwhile visit for anyone visiting England who has an interest in railways.
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The Greatest Raid of All - Operation Chariot - St. Nazaire lock gates and role of HMS Campbeltown on 27th March 1942
1941-1942 were dark days for Britain as she stood alone against the Nazi hordes. Ony her strong navy stood between her and starvation. This is the story of the bravest of the brave.
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Roman Emperor Caligula and the fantastic Nemi Barges discovered at the bottom of the lake.
The unstable Emperor Caligula built for his personal pleasure and that of his friends, two fantastic barges which sailed on the volcanic lake of Nemi.
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The Surreal Folly Jezreel's Tower and Its Connection With the Prophet Joanna Southcott
In 1885 a striking structure was built in Gillingham Kent by James Jershom Jezreel leader of a religious sect. Much of his teachings were influenced by the prophet Joanna Southcott.
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London favourite Jellied Eels and other methods of cooking these silver freshwater fish.
Jellied Eels are a delicacy of the East End of London and have been eaten for centuries. They are eaten cold with a chilli dipping sauce and are a rather acquired taste.
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Pie and Mash With Green Liquor - Made From Leftovers -London Speciality
Pie, Mash with green Liquor is an East London speciality. It was made from scraps from London meat and vegetable markets and in consequence was cheap but nutritious. Green liquor an acquired taste
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The London Blitz - Terrifying five years of death and horror every day and night - could we cope with this today?
On the 7th September 1940 events that became known as "The London Blitz" started with horrific day and night bomber raids on the industrial and heavily populated areas of London.
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Pluckley - The most haunted village in Britain
For those of you that enjoy haunted places, Pluckley in Kent is considered to be the most haunted place in Britain and attracts both amateur and professionals alike.
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Manchester Tart or Pudding: Wartime Recipe and Variations
This tart was a great favorite in the Manchester area during the wartime era. Its origins go back to the 1800s when it was called a pudding, but because the recipe uses pastry dough, it became known as a tart.
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The Russian Arctic Convoys - The sacrifice of hundreds of allied sailors and millions of pounds worth of equipment.
Following the treacherous invasion of Russia by the Nazis, convoys of vital goods were set up through some of the most dangerous waters in the world. Many ships and men were lost.
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British sweet rationing 1940-1953 - Make your own sweets (candy) from wartime recipes.
At the start of WW2 foodstuff, clothing and many items were rationed. Sweets gave a feeling of normality as the population suffered nightly bombing raids and widespread deaths.
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Seriously deformed children of Chernobyl - The story of the nuclear fire and abandoned town of Pripyat.
In 1986 the nuclear power station at Chernobyl suffered a catastrophic fire which irradiated vast areas of land and killed or will kill thousands of people. Here we look at work to help the people.
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Splinter Fingernails - Curious symptom caused by a blow or possibly an indication of heart disease.
Splinter fingernails are those with a vertical brown mark (like a splinter) which has been caused by a blow or other trauma. More seriously they can be an indication of endocarditis disease.
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The Angels of Mons - Was This an Incredible Miracle or the Mass Hysteria of Dying Soldiers ?
During the Great War 1914-1918 an incredible apparition of the Angel of The Lord appeared on the battlefield at Mons in Belgium and saved the British troops from annihilation.
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Vitiligo - An incurable skin disorder that may be helped naturally
Vitiligo is an incurable skin disorder of the pigmentation cells which can be quite disfiguring for those with a darker complexion. Conventional medicine has little offer but natural herbs can help
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"Battle of Britain" Front Line Fighter Base: Operating From Gravesend Airfield
In 1933 a tiny provincial airport was built at Gravesend. It grew gradually until WW2 was declared when it expanded rapidly into a front line fighter station. It was the home for many nationalities that flew as RAF. We look at a brief history of some of the squadrons that fought here.
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SS Richard Montgomery - Thousands of Tonnes of High Explosives and Poison Gas Waiting to Detonate
In 1944 the American Liberty ship Richard Montgomery ran aground, broke in half and sank while still containing between 1400 to 3600 tons of high explosives. Nearly 73 years later she still sits on the bottom only a mile from the town of Sheerness. Both the ship and her explosive cargo continue to...
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Pocahontas - Powhatan Princess - The fascinating story of an American princess and Great Britain.
The story of Pocahontas has been written and rewritten many times, but the most common is the fantasy version from Hollywood and Walt Disney. This version is based on the true facts which are no less gripping than the story book version.
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Awesome Alien Like Thames Forts - Built to Protect London City From Air Raids.
In 1941 Britain stood alone against the ruthless Nazi war machine and was ill prepared to fight a major world war following the mauling at Dunkirk. London became the target of nightly bombing raids which used the River Thames to navigate to the heart of the city and docks. Guy Maunsell designed two...
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Smugglers Tunnels, Underground Shelters, Military Hideouts and Deep Caverns in and Around Gravesend From Pre-Roman Times
Gravesend is an area full of tunnels and deep caverns. The reason is smugglers tunnels, very deep Dene Holes, under river tunnel, air raid shelter tunnels, secret underground sabotage hide outs and underground nuclear bunkers.
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Rosherville: Victorian Pleasure Gardens in 1837 Badly Affected by the Tragic Sinking of the SS Princess Alice
Victorian Pleasure Gardens became very popular during the 19th century and none more so that the Rosherville Gardens at Gravesend. This wonderful garden and entertainment centre eventually closed in 1914 following the disaster of the SS Princess Alice in 1878 in which at least 640 souls perished....
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Haunted Places - Dowde Church abandoned behind sealed iron gates 650 years ago following The Black Death
In 1349 the hamlet of Dowde in the county of Kent was wiped out by the Black Death. All that now remains is a Norman Church which was deconsecrated and sealed with iron bars. There is a ghost of a 7 year old girl known as the "Dodechild" that haunts the grounds. Many rumours circulate about this...
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Old Fashioned English Treacle Tart and Norfolk Treacle Tart
Treacle tart has been a favourite dessert in England for over 100 years. It can be made in two ways - with breadcrumbs or without, both using golden syrup. The Norfolk variety was a favourite of Charles Dickens.
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What causes the pain in my legs and how can I prevent it from re-occurring ?
Pain in the legs can have various causes, most commonly muscular but can have several other more serious reasons. There are many remedies you can try but you should talk to your doctor first.
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Take great care with what your dog eats, it may be toxic. Updated 2016 and indexed guide.
Dogs are born scavengers and will eat just about anything. This means that they are at great risk of picking up toxic foods or eating poisonous foods.
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Losing eyelashes - find out why and how to stop it.
Loss of eyelashes can be quite upsetting as they are a prized beauty aid for most women. The cause is quite difficult to identify and can have many and various reasons. In most cases it is a symptom of another illness which needs to be cured before the eyelashes will re-grow.
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Verrucae and Warts - Rid yourself of this painful disfigurement with natural remedies.
Verucae's and warts are very common but can be quite hard to get rid of. Propriatory remedies can work but rather slowly whereas alternative natural materials can work faster and more effectively.
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Lupus disease - How to deal with this auto immune disease using essential oils, vitamins and herbs.
Lupus can be a life threatening disease with either genetic or pollution origins. It can also be triggered by sunlighjt or UV light (incl. sunbeds) Steroids is the usual treatment but there are more natural remedies such as herbs,vitamins and diet changes
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An Amazing Hand-Held Healing Device Developed by Russia for Use in Space and Found to Have Other Incredible Power.
The Kosmed/Scenar hand held machine offers amazing results in a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. Clinical trials back up claims and now in common use in Russian hospitals & privately
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Nelson Squares - A Recipe for a Delicious Wartime Cake Made From Scraps
Following the war cakes were very much a luxury and various methods of producing something from nothing were tried. Some were delicious and this recipe for Nelson Squares is one
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Various breeding big cats now seen in the British countryside.
There is little doubt that big cats run wild in England. Many have escaped years ago and have bred in the wild. They present little or no danger as long as you leave them alone. However these are powerful animals and should be treated with great caution and respect.
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Did You Have a Childhood Imaginary Friend or Was It a Previous Life?
Who were our imaginary friends as a child ? were they just the result of an overactive imagination or were they perhaps our previous existence.
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Childhood adventures - Exploring the still secret underground Abandoned Fort
Story from my childhood of exploring a disused military fort and its tunnels.Were there hidden secrets which even now are denied. There are several contradictory stories about this fort, but I know for sure because I've been there.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Epstein-Barr Virus - Natural help
Fatigue has many causes but can be helped by essential oils. Using them instead of stimulents offers far greater relaxation with fewer side effects. In addition there are various herbs and minerals that will boost your energy levels.
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The Crusades - Holy war fought against the Moors 1095 to 1492
The crusades were a time of religious war between the Christians and The Moors.Christian groups over hundreds of years traveled to the holy land to bring Christianity and destroy the Muslim. Early Crusades were badly organised and blood thirsty affairs against all religious principles. Only those...
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Varicose veins - Their cause,symptoms and cure.
Varicose veins can be painful and unsightly, but can be helped with essential oils. Gentle massage with oils can help both pain and appearance.In addition certain herbal supplements can help along with compression stockings.
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Prototype Nazi Nuclear Bombers Were Within a Few Months of Hitting New York
Nazi Germany and Japan were well advanced in nuclear fission towards the end of WW2. Germany had perfected short range missiles and two stage long range missiles. They had also perfected a long range bomber that could reach the USA with their about to be perfected nuclear bomb. This gives some...
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Sinusitis - A very lowering and painful infection.
Sinusitis can be a very painful problem that can cause patient to feel very ill. It can be treated with essential oils very sucessfully to relieve pressure and pain. Prescription medicines can help but will leave you feeling very drugged and may result in thrush.
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Natural Burn Treatments for People and Pets
Burns can be very effectively treated using natural remedies such as lavender essential oil. It not only acts as a painkiller antiseptic, but also prevents blistering and scarring and is widely used by hospitals and the military for all types of burns.
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The Plague (Black Death) How natural products were used in the Medieval Times to protect against the disease.
Essential oil power in treating The Plague and other lethal toxins. Includes Lavender, rosemary, camphor, nutmeg sage and cinnamon. What is needed as a preventative is to eradicate fleas and lice before modern drugs came on the scene.
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MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus) - serious even fatal disease often caught in hospital and public places.
MRSA is commonly caught in hospital or gyms. Modern drugs do not work very well and leave you exposed to serious consequences. Natural remedies can offer a good alternative.
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Mortons Neuroma - Revised information and natural pain relief.
Mortons Neuroma is difficult to treat with conventional medicine. This hub advises how it may be treated using the alternative medicine of essential oils.