The NHS: A Look Back at Britain’s Historic Healthcare System (1948-Present) On July 5th, 1948, the National Health Service (NHS) opened its doors, marking a pivotal moment in British history. Before the NHS, accessing quality healthcare was a significant financial burden for many. This article explores the pre-NHS landscape, the core principles of the NHS, […]
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The Speed Twin 5T was a motorcycle made by Triumph at their Coventry, and later Meriden factories. It was a 500cc OHV vertical twin in a lightweight frame and the first truly successful British parallel twin, setting the standard for many twins to follow. Edward Turner, Triumph’s Chief Designer and Managing Director, launched the Triumph Speed Twin at the 1937 National Motorcycle
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The Willys MB and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U.S. Army Truck, 4×4 Command Reconnaissance, commonly known as “the jeep”, were highly successful off-road capable, light, military utility vehicles, built in large numbers to a standardised design, from 1941 to 1945, for the Allied forces during World War II. It became the primary
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The Morris 8 was a small family car produced by Morris Motors from 1935 to 1948. It was inspired by the sales popularity of the Ford Model Y, styling of which the “8” closely followed. The car was powered by a Morris UB series 918 cc four-cylinder side-valve engine with three-bearing crankshaft and single SU carburettor with maximum power of 23.5 bhp. The gearbox was a
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To address the challenges of a second world war the government established a number of new departments to assist in their duties. Responsible for national food production and supply, The Ministry of Food played a vital role in feeding the nation through almost six years of conflict. Here are our top ten interesting facts about
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In a recent post, A Trip To The Pictures, we looked at the popularity of picture houses in the 1940’s. But what other forms of entertainment were on offer? Entertainment At Home It was at least another decade before most British households could afford a television. The wireless offered entertainment and information for adults and
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As the world war progressed well into the 1940’s, importing food became increasingly difficult. Many strategies were used to try and address this, from reforming the Women’s Land Army to rationing food supplies and launching the Dig for Victory campaign. Nevertheless, a lack of important vitamins was clearly having a negative impact on the health
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The famous RT1 Double-Decker Bus is to London bus enthusiasts what the Flying Scotsman is to the world of steam locomotives; The RT1 Type Double Decker was built between 1939 and 1949 and was the forerunner of nearly 7,000 buses of its type which continued to dominate the streets of London right up until the late 1970s.
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The Sunbeam-Talbot 10 was a compact executive car or small sports saloon manufactured by the Rootes Group in their Clément-Talbot factory in North Kensington between 1938 and 1939, and then reintroduced after the Second World War and sold between 1945 and 1948. It was at first a two-door then a four-door sports saloon although a drop-head coupé version and
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A Sports Car Legend is Born Made famous by WWII hero Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, the MG T-Type was a series of open-two-seater sports cars that stole hearts from 1936 to 1955. These compact speedsters came in five distinct models: TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Midget. The Early Years (1936-1939) The TA and
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