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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
24th April 1993 1000 kg heavy IRA car bomb explodes in London, killing 1
24th April 1963 Princess Alexandra of Kent was married to Angus Ogilvy in Westminster Abbey.
24th April 1962 English tough-tackling defender Stuart Pearce was born in London.
24th April 1960 Born today: Paula Yates, London England, Mrs Bob Geldof/rocker/writer (Blondes)
24th April 1954 The Damned singer Captain Sensible was born in Balham.
24th April 1936 Born today: Jill Ireland, London, actress (Breakout, Assassination, Chino)
24th April 1931 Bridget Riley, British Optical Art painter, was born in London.
24th April 1924 Stig of the Dump author Clive King was born in Richmond.
24th April 1867 St. George's Hall Theatre in Langham Place was opened (demolished 1966).
24th April 1731 Author Daniel Defoe died in London trying to evade debtors.
24th April 1963 Princess Alexandra of Kent was married to Angus Ogilvy in Westminster Abbey.
24th April 1962 English tough-tackling defender Stuart Pearce was born in London.
24th April 1960 Born today: Paula Yates, London England, Mrs Bob Geldof/rocker/writer (Blondes)
24th April 1954 The Damned singer Captain Sensible was born in Balham.
24th April 1936 Born today: Jill Ireland, London, actress (Breakout, Assassination, Chino)
24th April 1931 Bridget Riley, British Optical Art painter, was born in London.
24th April 1924 Stig of the Dump author Clive King was born in Richmond.
24th April 1867 St. George's Hall Theatre in Langham Place was opened (demolished 1966).
24th April 1731 Author Daniel Defoe died in London trying to evade debtors.
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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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