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Spies

Ian Flemming, the creator of the best known fictional spy James Bond, was born on 28 May 1908 in London. As well as writing many spy books, he is also the author of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – the children’s story about the car which flies.

Learn to read the Tramps' Language

Tramps used to leave chalked signs on garden gates, walls and fences to warn future tramps the type of hospitality to expect. They were invented by tramps many years ago, and with only slight variations are the same in every part of Europe and America.

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Also on this day ....

28 May 1742: The first indoor swimming pool was opened in London.

 

 

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