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These 19th century photographs of London’s Chelsea have shown how the exclusive suburb changed from a Victorian artists’ colony to a 21st century millionaires’ enclave. Seven black-and-white images taken in the early 1870s, just before the Thames Embankment was built in 1974, have emerged for sale with an estimated price of between £1,000 and £2,000. … Read more
Viva Victoriana! Vintage fashion fan dresses exclusively in gowns, corsets and blouses from the late 18th and early 19th century after turning her back on modern clothes two years ago Mila Povoroznyuk, from Vinnitsa, Ukraine, gave up modern fashion two years ago Fascination began 8 years ago when she took part in historical re-enactments To expand … Read more
These vivid colourised photos bring to life the history of Ireland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, showing a world of cattle markets and horse-drawn trucks alongside Traveller children and pioneering women. The images offer a glimpse of a time gone by, with horses in the streets, people sitting on mail trucks, and … Read more
Metal pollution left over from mining in the 19th century is weakening the shells of scallops off of the coast of the Isle of Man, a study has warned. Researchers led from York analysed shells from six areas around the island, looking at their thickness, strength and internal mineralogical composition. They said that the seabed … Read more
In the heart of a picturesque Queensland rainforest lays a deceptively calm swimming hole which has taken the lives of at least 19 travellers. Babinda Boulders, or more aptly referred to as Devil’s Pool, is home to an Aboriginal legend which, according to some, is the reason people continue to die there. The watering hole … Read more
Snowpiercer star Rowan Blanchard celebrates her 19th birthday in New York City with a girlfriend By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 23:15 BST, 15 October 2020 | Updated: 23:15 BST, 15 October 2020 Rowan Blanchard was ready to celebrate her 19th birthday on Wednesday as she stepped out in New York City. The former Disney … Read more
The harrowing reality of American slavery in the 19th century has been brought back to life through newly colorized photographs. Iconic images such as the famed one of a man whose back is covered with lacerations from repeated whippings have been digitally restored as have some more ‘every day’ images pictures showing life in 19th … Read more
Ladbrokes and Foxy Bingo owner GVC Holdings scores a £50million earnings upgrade as housebound punters flock to gamble online GVC Holdings predicts making between £770m and £790m in earnings this year The firm also announced it was acquiring Portuguese gambling website Bet.pt Its American joint venture BetMGM made deals with the PGA tour and Nascar … Read more
A history lover splashed out on a ruined 19th century fort – and plans to transform it into a tourist attraction. Guy Anderson, 52, has built up an impressive property portfolio after he previously moved into an old gun tower and turned it into his home. The businessman also snapped up a medieval tower just … Read more
Chloe Sevigny serves another 19th century chic look as she dons ruffles and pleats while taking newborn son Vanja for a stroll By Glenn Garner For Dailymail.com Published: 02:15 BST, 23 September 2020 | Updated: 02:15 BST, 23 September 2020 Chloë Sevigny has been mastering motherhood since welcoming her firstborn back in May with boyfriend … Read more