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Did you know that Craigievar Castle near Alford was the inspiration for Walt Disneys fairytale castles? The 17th century structure (actually built over one from the previous century) is a flamboyant example of Scottish Baronial, all sheer walls and cylindrical turrets, now restored to its original pink, echoed in cartoons and Disney theme parks the world over.

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The Battle of Myton-on-Swale - 1319, Vegetarian Society Formed - 1847, Jack the Ripper Kills twice in one Day - 1888, The discovery of penicillin - 1928, BBC begins TV Transmissions - 1929, Chamberlain Proclaims Peace for our Time, - 1938, Bourne End Rail Crash - 1945, Thunderbirds Are Go! - 1965, Radio 1 goes on air - 1967
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