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Amateur historian, angler, woodworker, and occasional blogger. Retired and loving every minute of it! A fan of horse racing, cricket, and football.
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This evening at Chelmsford City, I like the look of the following:- 5.45 Port Erin 6.45 Brunel Charm 7.15 Bang On The Bell (ew) 8.15 Dash Power Good luck with any bets made today

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Four I quite like at Southwell this afternoon:- 2.20 Marshman 3.50 Cello (ew) 5.00 Where's Freddie 5.30 Legendary Day (ew)

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Birth of the Tyre Inventor tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com Scottish veterinarian and inventor John Boyd Dunlop, who developed the first practical pneumatic tyre, was born 185 years ago today (1840–1921).

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Happy Birthday to Eddie Van Halen. tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com Today would have been the 70th birthday of Eddie Van Halen, Dutch-born American rock guitarist and songwriter.📷

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The Death of George Orwell tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com Today sees the 75th anniversary of the death of George Orwell

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Trotsky Removed as Red Army Leader uncletatty.co.uk Leon Trotsky was removed as leader of the Red Army on this date in January 1925, during an intense political struggle within the Soviet leadership.

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With only Punchestown surviving today, I quite like Ask Anything in the last (3.25). On a good hurdle mark, runs well fresh and trainer in good form, even though his last run was not the best, he is still worth a look each way.

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@alexhammond.bsky.social Hi Alex, welcome to Blue Sky. Lovely to see you here

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I grew up listening to 208 fading in and out under my pillow.

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My NYs resolutions, drink more water and stop buying useless rubbish on eBay.

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Pinochet's Rise to Power in Chile. tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com Augusto Pinochet became President of Chile on this day (17th December) in 1974.

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Only Fools' Grandad Died 40 Years Ago. tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com Today is 40 years since Only Fools and Horses actor Lennard Pearce died.

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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes - the Painter for France tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com Today marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of influential French Symbolist artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, known as "the Painter of France".

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Che Guevara Addresses the UN - 11th December 1964 tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com/2024/12/che-... December 11, 1964, marked Che Guevara's address to the UN General Assembly, representing Cuba—a speech that took place 60 years ago today.

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The Battle of Ayacucho tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-... The Battle of Ayacucho, fought on December 9, 1824, was pivotal in South America's struggle for independence from Spain.

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The Murder of Dimebag Darrell tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-... The 8th of December is probably best remembered for being the anniversary of John Lennon’s death, but on that same date, 20 years ago, heavy metal guitarist Dimebag Darrell was also shot and killed.

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Bhopal - the Worst Industrial Accident in History tattys-thoughts.blogspot.com/2024/12/bhop... The Bhopal disaster is one of the world's worst industrial tragedies, which occurred on December 2–3, 1984, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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