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Plaque plan for RAF hero who rammed WW2 German bomber heading for Buckingham Palace

A campaign is underway to commemorate Sergeant Ray Holmes, who rammed a World War Two German bomber over Victoria Station

Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth – a royal wedding

Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth wedded at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947 aged 21 and 26 respectively, and the

Churchill mural in Croydon sparks debate as thousands sign petitions

A mural of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Croydon has become a topic of debate in a wider discussion

Bank of England showcases new Turner £20 note at the artist’s Twickenham house

Turner’s House in Twickenham celebrated the launch of the new £20 note today with an morning of talks on the

Flight club: Great airport names that never took off

What do Winston Churchill and Ozzy Osbourne have in common? They have both been proposed as airports named after people

‘Victory for diversity and equality’: Former prime minister Sir John Major immortalised on Brixton Pound note

The Brixton Pound, a currency used in the South London area of Brixton, has launched a limited edition note featuring former

We ‘love’ Andy Murray! More Londoners than Scots would share a dram with Wimbledon champ

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is a more popular drinking companion with Londoners than with his fellow Scots. Research conducted for

My big mouth: What Margaret Thatcher really represented

Summary: Women were still campaiging for the vote at the time the former prime minister was born. Image: By Emma

Former Mayor of Wandsworth recognised for bravery in World War Two

Summary: Gordon more was one of 40 veterans presented with an Arctic Star at a ceremony in Downing Street. Image:

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