The Watermelons of Kherson
Watermelons of Kherson. The watermelon is a symbol of the Kherson Oblast.
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Bognor Regis Semaphore Signals Still Working in August 2024
The Bognor Regis semaphore signals were still working on 9 August 2024, and the Littlehampton semaphore signals were still working on 2 March 2026.
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The Tarring Fig Gardens: A Tranquil Oasis in Worthing
This post is about the ancient Tarring fig gardens located on South Street, Tarring. The remains of the fig gardens lie in the garden behind the house, today known as Bishops Garth.
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Peter Fouché RIP: Peter was destined to be a Powerful Advocate for Ukraine
Two months before combat medic Peter Fouché fell on a frontline in Ukraine, Olga Butko, a TV presenter from Ukraine’s Rada TV Station, crafted a powerful TV interview with Peter.
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Tilde Addenbrooke: Volunteer In Ukraine Working Towards Victory
Appeal: Tilde Addenbrooke is a Swedish civilian volunteer working in Ukraine for the Swedish charity Quartermaster for Ukraine. As a volunteer, Tilde needs our support.
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Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine Killed: Rest In Peace
British Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine fell on the battlefield on 27 June 2024. This post was updated on 27 June 2026 on the second anniversary of Pete’s death.
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Teletex System of Document Transfer Abandoned in The 1990s
This post is about the obsolete teletex system, not to be confused with teletext or telex. Teletex was in operation from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s.
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Slovenian Railway Museum in Ljubljana
My wife and I recently visited the Slovenian Railway Museum in Ljubljana. This was a much-anticipated visit, one of many highlights during our stay in Ljubljana.
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Home/Land Exhibition at Colonnade House in Worthing
Daily till Sunday, 23 June. The Home/Land Exhibition at Colonnade House in Worthing is part of the Worthing Festival & Refugee Week. The exhibition explores the themes of home, displacement, and refuge.
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Our visit to Ljubljana Old Town
My wife and I visited the charming, picturesque Ljubljana Old Town, Slovenia, in late May/early June 2024. This is what we thought…
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German Kriegslok War Locomotives: Still Working in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This post is about the last Kriegslok war locomotives in commercial, but not in heritage service. These locomotives still haul coal wagons at coal mines in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Updated 15 July 2025.
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How can I support a Volunteer in Ukraine With Donations
I support trusted people on the ground in Ukraine because they know best where money is needed most. Find out how you can help a volunteer in Ukraine.
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