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TOUR OF THE MONTH
ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
1st April 1993 Alan Bennett's Madness of George III, premieres in London
1st April 1986 Terminal 4 (for British Airways) was opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
1st April 1955 At Heathrow a new control tower designed by Frederick Gibberd opened.
1st April 1946 Born today: Ronnie Plonk Lane, London, rock bassist (Small Faces-Hey Girl)
1st April 1930 The tragic death of actress Nita Foy, whose clothes caught fire at Twickenham Film Studios.
1st April 1891 London-Paris telephone connection opens
1st April 1875 The first weather map (by Francis Galton) was published in The Times, London.
1st April 1872 Theologian Frederick Maurice died in London.
1st April 1986 Terminal 4 (for British Airways) was opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
1st April 1955 At Heathrow a new control tower designed by Frederick Gibberd opened.
1st April 1946 Born today: Ronnie Plonk Lane, London, rock bassist (Small Faces-Hey Girl)
1st April 1930 The tragic death of actress Nita Foy, whose clothes caught fire at Twickenham Film Studios.
1st April 1891 London-Paris telephone connection opens
1st April 1875 The first weather map (by Francis Galton) was published in The Times, London.
1st April 1872 Theologian Frederick Maurice died in London.
The Shady Old Lady's Guide to London
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Tour of the MonthThe Kate & William Wedding Tour
To celebrate the 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, weve produced this special dedicated tour for fans and followers of this royal love story.
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