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175 years serving the North

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

I'm proud to say that on May 12, 2007, The Journal celebrated its 175th birthday. Launched in 1832, The Journal thrived in the mining and shipbuilding industries and grew to be an integral part of the region's life.

The continuing story

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

May 12 1832: First issue of the weekly newspaper the Newcastle Journal, price 7d. The Journal title was first associated with Tyneside when a newspaper of that name was launched on April 7 1739. It had no connection with the new Newcastle Journal and ceased publication in 1788 on the death of its proprietor.

Expulsion of the Whigs from office!

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

The Newcastle Journal. Saturday Morning, May 12, 1832.

Her Majesty's visit to Newcastle-upon-Tyne

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

On Saturday September 29 1849, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are reported stopping on the High Level Bridge over the Tyne on their way from Balmoral to London.

Building for the world

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

From its early stirrings, the North-East was hugely associated with the Industrial Revolution and its regional iron, steel and coal industries have been one of the most consistent barometers of prosperity and depression. We take a look at the highs and lows of some of those industries which have proudly played their part in the region's development and heritage.

Death of the Queen

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

January 23 1901 - The shadow of death has settled over the throne. Queen Victoria is no more. She passed away peacefully at Osborne, at half-past six o'clock to-night, amid the prayers and tears of her children.

German lines broken

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

The Press Bureau issued the following on Saturday afternoon:

An attractive place to settle

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

The industrial period of the mid 1800s brought thousands of migrant workers to the North-East, anxious to develop their skills and make new lives for themselves and their families. The all-embracing nature of the region's people means that this has never really stopped. We take a look at some of the most significant migratory patterns.

Pitmans' Leek "Derby"

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Thursday October 10, 1929 - Two £15 First Prizes Create Record Entry. Big Display. North-Grown Fruit the Best.

Laurel and Hardy on Tyneside

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Beset by crowds, Civic reception at Shields., Friday July 29, 1932 - In the court of their tour of the "Old Country!" Messrs Stanley Laurel and Oliver Hardy, the famous cinema stars, will perhaps meet many crowds and received the warmest of receptions, but it is questionable if they will have to negotiate more boisterous receptions or more whole-heartedly warmer welcomes than they had to contend with yesterday when they visited Tynemouth, and incidentally North Shields, where Stanley Laurel really Mr Stanley Jefferson, spent part of his boyhood.

Premier Tells Nation: 'This country is now at war with Germany'

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Monday September 4, 1939 - This dramatic announcement was made to the nation by the Premier yesterday, in a broadcast at 11.5am and later to a crowded House of Commons.

Our fair share of sporting legends

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

It used to be said in the North-East that you only had to whistle down a mine shaft and you'd get a team of great footballers. Those days of it being "the hotbed of soccer" may have waned for now, but for sporting talent, heroes, excitement, world records, gold medals and newspaper headlines, the region has provided more than most.

Basic Bread ration 9oz a day, from July 21

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Friday June 28, 1946 - Bread, flour and flour confectionery rationing is to start on July 21, when the new ration books come into force.

Soccer plane deaths

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Friday February 7, 1958 - Seven of Manchester United's soccer stars died yesterday when their plane crashed after taking off from Riem Airfield, Munich.

Moon here we come

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Friday July 21,1969 - No man has ever been there. It has never been touched by any living thing. Now, this is about to change. It is July 21, 1969. On four spindly legs, its rocket spouting hot exhaust against the lunar cover, a manned spacecraft has settled shortly on the moon's surface. Two earthmen inside are preparing to emerge.

Historic day for Maggie

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Saturday May 5, 1979 - Margaret Thatcher took over the reins of power yesterday as Britain's first woman leader - and will today name the men to sit at her Cabinet table.

The execution of John Lennon

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Wednesday December 10, 1980 - The man accused of killing John Lennon came to New York from Hawaii with the deliberate intention of murdering him, a court was dramatically told last night.

Hundreds killed in Borders air crash

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Thursday December 22, 1988 - All 273 passengers and crew aboard a Jumbo jet died last night when the aircraft crashed in a fireball in Britain's worst ever air disaster.

And the Wall came tumbling down

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Saturday November 11, 1989 - East Germans, some in their night clothes and others cheering, watched in amazement last night as building workers joined border troops to tear down a section of the Berlin Wall.

A nation weeps

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Monday September 1, 1997 - The body of Diana, Princess of Wales, arrived home in Britain for the final time last night amid unprecedented scenes of national grief.