Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

February 22, 2012
By Woogle Network | History

Tintern Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Tyndyrn) was founded by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow, on May 9, 1131. Situated on the River Wye in Monmouthshire, it was only the second Cistercian foundation in Britain, and the first in Wales.

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Maindee Pools by Mr. W Morgan of Poole, Dorset, UK

February 22, 2012
By Woogle Network | History

Looking through the time when Maindee Baths were a No 1 swimming baths. In 1944 I became a swimming bath attendant at Maindee Baths until I was called up for National Service in August 1946.

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Usk Footbridge Timelapse - Newport, Wales, UK

February 22, 2012
By Woogle Network | Videos

A time-lapse of the construction of the Usk Footbridge, Newport, South Wales, UK. It was constructed over several months in 2006, and in this video you can watch the different stages of it.

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Doris Hare (Actor)

February 22, 2012
By Woogle Network | History

Doris Hare MBE (1 March 1905 – 30 May 2000) was a Welsh actress, best known for her appearances in the popular sitcom On the Buses alongside Reg Varney and Stephen Lewis.

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Bob Grant (Actor)

February 22, 2012
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Robert St Clair Grant (14 April 1932 – 8 November 2003), usually known as Bob Grant, was an English actor, best known for playing Jack Harper in On The Buses. He was born in Hammersmith, West London, the son of Albert George Grant and Florence Grant.

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Michael Robbins (Actor)

February 22, 2012
By Woogle Network | History

Michael Anthony Robbins (14 November 1930 – 11 December 1992) was a British actor known for his television work. Formerly a bank clerk, he became an actor after appearing in amateur dramatic performances in Hitchin in Hertfordshire, where he lived at the time. He was born in London, England, UK.

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SS Christopher Columbus

February 22, 2012
By Woogle Network | History

The S.S. Christopher Columbus was an American excursion liner on the Great Lakes, in services between 1893 and 1933. She has the only whaleback ship ever built for passenger service. The ship was designed by Alexander McDougall, the developer and promoter of the whaleback design.

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Bassaleg, Newport, Wales, UK

February 22, 2012
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Bassaleg is a small semi-urban suburb on the west side of the city of Newport, in south Wales. It lies in the Graig electoral ward and community.

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Flo Rida - Good Feeling

February 22, 2012
By Woogle Network | Music

"Good Feeling" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his upcoming fourth studio album, Only One Rida (Part 2) (2012).

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