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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
24th May 1981 Dixon of Dock Green actor Jack Warner died in London aged 85.
24th May 1953 Born today: Alfred Molina, London, actor (Enchanted April, Prick up your Ears)
24th May 1908 John Masefields Tragedy of Nan, premieres in London
24th May 1899 The state apartments at Kensington Palace opened to the public for the first time.
24th May 1890 Tivoli Theater of Varities opens in London
24th May 1879 James Walker's original Vauxhall toll bridge was opened up for free by the Prince of Wales.
24th May 1862 Westminster Bridge across The Thames first opened.
24th May 1850 Painter Ernest Albert Waterlow was born in London.
24th May 1840 Painter Frederick Walker was born in Marylebone.
24th May 1819 Queen Victoria is born at Kensington Palace.
24th May 1953 Born today: Alfred Molina, London, actor (Enchanted April, Prick up your Ears)
24th May 1908 John Masefields Tragedy of Nan, premieres in London
24th May 1899 The state apartments at Kensington Palace opened to the public for the first time.

24th May 1890 Tivoli Theater of Varities opens in London
24th May 1879 James Walker's original Vauxhall toll bridge was opened up for free by the Prince of Wales.
24th May 1862 Westminster Bridge across The Thames first opened.

24th May 1850 Painter Ernest Albert Waterlow was born in London.
24th May 1840 Painter Frederick Walker was born in Marylebone.
24th May 1819 Queen Victoria is born at Kensington Palace.

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