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There has been a lot of development in the rail industry most astonishingly switching from coal powered locomotives to diesel and now making the switch to electric lines. Consequently there has been a lot of change to our lines through the years leading to new stations and the downfall of some of the old ones. Here are some more of Dorset s forgotten railways stations:
Avon Lodge station
(Avon Lodge c early 20th century, copyright photo from John Alsop collection.) Avon Lodge was a private untimetabled railway station that was first opened on 3 November 1862 by the Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Railway.
âWhat a fantastic achievementâ: Royal British Legionâs 100th anniversary
The Redcar branch is laying a wreath this Saturday for the centenary
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A British veterans charity is about to celebrate a special anniversary.
Saturday, May 15, will mark 100 years since the Royal British Legion was formed.
The charity provides social, emotional and financial support to members, veterans and their families and dependants.
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Reg Millns with Royal Engineers, Warrant Officer Brian Durber.
- Credit: Hayley Ward Station Photography
Wartime veteran Reg Millns had a 100th birthday to remember after the Royal British Legion and the RAF Wyton Voluntary Band combined to make it a special day.
Mr Millns received more than 200 birthday cards - double the 100 requested in a Facebook appeal.
Reg Millns celebrated his 100th birthday in regimental style.
- Credit: Hayley Ward Photography
Alan Scott, of the Legion’s St Ives branch said: “The Royal British Legion, St Ives, saw a post on Facebook, asking for 100 birthday cards for Reg’s 100th birthday.
VE Day 2021: Special Redcar event to mark 76th anniversary
Eric Howden BEM and Redcar s Royal British Legion branch will pay tribute in small covid-safe ceremony
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Around Europe, countries observe a two-minute silence on VE Day to commemorate the end of the Second World War and the lives lost.
Last year, with covid-19 restrictions in place, Teessiders paid their respects from their doorsteps, windows, and gardens.