We asked an AI copywriter to write us a blog on the most iconic events in UK history. So what does AI think are the most significant events of the 1930s to 2000? Though some of this may be accurate, please remember this has been written by AI so might not be 100% factual.  Are you fascinated by the rich history of the United Kingdom? From the political turmoil and economic struggles of the 1930s to the technological advancements and cultural changes of the late 20th century, there is no shortage of captivating events to explore.  The 1930s: The Great Depression had a profound impact ..read more

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of one of the most pivotal events in World War II, we take a look back at how Operation Torch was reported in several British newspapers over a four-day period, offering a rare glimpse into how the press perceived and processed the battle as it happened. To revisit the other events that dominated news coverage eighty years ago, check out our exquisite collection of authentic 1942 newspapers.   Turn the page to: What Was Operation Torch? November 9 “U.S. Forces in Algiers and Oran” “Heavy Vichy Losses in Big Sea Battle“ “”Cease Fire” at Algiers“ “Tens and Te ..read more

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of one of the most pivotal naval battles ever, we take a look back at how the Battle of Midway was reported in several U.S. newspapers, offering a rare glimpse into how the encounter was perceived as it happened by the press, American commanders and even a fighter pilot shot down from the sky. To revisit the other events that dominated news coverage eighty years ago, check out our wonderful collection of authentic 1942 newspapers.   Turn the page to: Why was the Battle of Midway significant? “U.S. Fleet Chasing Japs to Strike Knockout Blow” “Flier Describes ..read more

On 7 September 1940, a year into the Second World War, the sky above London became frighteningly occupied by bomb-dropping German aircraft. The Luftwaffe, the German air force, began the first of many bombing raids on the United Kingdom, causing destruction, death and panic.  The Blitz, named after the German word ‘Blitzkrieg’, meaning ‘lightning war’, is the term used to describe the series of frequent bombing raids on cities across the United Kingdom. These raids would last until 11 May 1941, with top industrial cities being the main targets. With a high death toll and great damage to i ..read more

On 22nd June 1941, news broke of the German invasion of the Soviet Union, which was the start of the largest military operation in history: Operation Barbarossa. Operation Barbarossa was the code name given to the German invasion of the Soviet Union, which lasted until 5th December 1941. Aided by Italy, Finland and Romania, Germany began the operation on 22nd June 1941 by attacking across a 1,500 mile front. This invasion was originally given the code name Operation Fritz, but Hitler later chose to rename it after the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who also sought to establish German ..read more

In this timeline, you’ll find important events that happened in 1940 relating to World War Two, such as Dunkirk, The Blitz and the establishment of Auschwitz Concentration Camp. If you’re interested in seeing how the events were reported at the time, an original 1940 newspaper will provide an interesting window into this terrifying and eventful year in history. 1940 Timeline Turn the page to: January February March April May June July August September October November December The Blitz Dunkirk Auschwitz Concentration Camp January January 5: The first transmission of FM radio is heard with c ..read more

Major 1939 events signalled the coming of the Second World War. The interwar period represented an era of significant global changes. A brief term of economic prosperity lifted the middle class during the 1920s and such indulgence subsequently led to the Great Depression.This was an unprecedented economic downturn that headed an unsettling political landscape worldwide. The rise of communism and fascism thwarted the period and the possibility of another world war was gaining momentum. Some of the major things that happened in 1939: Eugen Weidmann was the last person executed publicly by the g ..read more

On the 12th April 1945, President Franklin Roosevelt died at his home in Warm Springs, Georgia. Upon hearing the news, the German hierarchy celebrated, with Joseph Goebbels commenting, “This is the turning point.” The following day, Hitler himself was said to have reassured his nation’s battered troops on the Eastern Front that relief was imminent. Berlin, he assured them, would remain German. And Vienna – which the Russians had seized only that day – would soon be part of the Fatherland again… In reality, however, this perfectly illustrated the delusion with which the war effort continued to ..read more

During the Second World War, Operation Overlord attack involved over 5,000 craft and succeeded in landing 156,000 troops within its first 24 hours. Indeed, by the end of the so-called ‘Longest Day’, Hitler’s much vaunted defensive wall had been breached… Its success and the subsequent, albeit bloody, victory that secured Normandy not only shortened the war but also ensured the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany. Here, we take a look at the D-Day landings in the words of the soldiers, seamen and air crew who took part: Operation Overload Image: Wikipedia John Houston, US 101st Airb ..read more

Rationing didn’t suddenly start at the beginning of the Second World War since it took time for the war to bite, nor did rationing suddenly stop at the end of the war since it took many years to recover. September 1939 marked the start of the war. For a 1939 newspaper from the Daily Mirror/ Sunday Pictorial, the normal number of pages was between 16-20 for the Daily Mirror and 20-28 for the Sunday Pictorial. Rationing was first introduced on 1 July 1940, when the Daily Mirror went down to 12 pages (3 sheets) and the Sunday Pictorial went down to 16 pages (4 sheets). A further reducti ..read more