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'Strike Order to Miners - Pits To Be Idle on 31 July - Trades Union Congress Appeal to Premier - Miners Supported,' Sheffield Independent, 24 July 1925 bit.ly/3GEq42d #OTD #1925Newspapers

130 years ago this week the new Battersea Bridge was opened by future Prime Minister Lord Rosebery. Designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, it replaced the wooden bridge that was built in 1771. Find out more: bit.ly/4mdozXX #LondonHistory

On this day #OTD 1934 from our archive and advert from The British Newspaper Archive; #HappyBirthday to the OVO Arena Wembley Wembley formally opened 91 years ago today. Then part of Wembley Stadium limited, the then Empire Pool and Sports Arena is labelled the World's Wonder Pool

The Sphere, 25 July 1925, presents a special portrait of the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) to commemorate his visit to Argentina bit.ly/4o8kiXx #OTD #1925Newspapers

We just adore this evening gown of fine white lace and nylon from Debenham & Freebody, which was photographed by Peter Clark and featured by The Tatler, 1 June 1955. Consummately elegant, it's perfect for a summer ball bit.ly/3J3ZyQk #FridayFashion

'Bishop Stoned By Miners - Amazing Scenes at a Gala - 'Reds'' Attack Led by a Bolshevist Banner - Mine Crisis Suspense - Transport Workers Not To Handle Coal,' Sunday Express, 26 July 1925 bit.ly/3H5DGn7 #OTD #1925Newspapers

#OnThisDay 1856 the Church Fenton train crash on the North Eastern Railway. 2 died & 26 were injured - they feature in the NER records in the Railway Work, Life & Death project database, as passengers & others sometimes appear, despite our staff focus. 📷The British Newspaper Archive #Railway200

#OTD 80 years ago the results of the 1945 General Election were announced, with a Labour government, led by Clement Attlee, coming into power - Manchester Evening News, 26 July 1945 bit.ly/4faXjqD #PoliticalHistory

'No Coal To Be Moved If Mines Close - Transport Unions' Decision - Lock-Out Notices Expire Five Days Hence: Stoppage Seems Certain,' Daily Herald, 27 July 1925 bit.ly/3GZAZ6G #OTD #1925Newspapers

#OTD 80 years ago, Lahore's Civil & Military Gazette, 27 July 1945, reported on the 'most sensational political landslide,' with Clement Attlee ousting Winston Churchill as Prime Minister bit.ly/4o0JY8d #PoliticalHistory

#Liverpool OTD - 1759: The Man-of-war Vengence attempts to press-gang the crew of the whaler Golden Lyon.... Sussex Advertiser - Monday 06 August 1759 via The British Newspaper Archive

'Coal Peace Moves: Mr. Baldwin's Secret - Premier Tackles Crisis - Scheme of His Own If Joint Negotiations Fail - To Meet Owners To-Day,' Birmingham Daily Gazette, 28 July 1925 bit.ly/4lIKiXL bit.ly/4lIKiXL #OTD #1925Newspapers

#OTD 80 years ago The Sphere, 28 July 1945, pictures the 'Big Three Conference' at Potsdam, with President Truman, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill in attendance. Churchill would later be replaced by Clement Attlee bit.ly/4kSJiPr #SecondWorldWar

#Liverpool OTD - 1884: Sale by auction of Edmonds's/Wombwell's Menagerie at Kensington Fields. 'oldest zoological collection in the world, founded by Mr. George Wombwell in 1805'..... thankfully no more Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 30 July 1884 via The British Newspaper Archive

The Tatler, 29 July 1925, pictures a 'twin party' at the home of Lady Ruthven, with four sets of twins attending: David and St. John Forbes, Edward and George Ward, Jeannette and Marjorie Scott, and Margaret and Alison Ruthven bit.ly/4mlyUBc #OTD #1925Newspapers

This week we've added eight brand new newspapers to The Archive, from across England and the Isle of Man. Some of our new titles include the Mid-Surrey Times, the Isle of Man Courier and the Preston Guardian. Find out more here: bit.ly/4kY8Ryz #TuesdayTitles

'Angry Miners Attack the Dean of Durham' - Illustrated Police News, 30 July 1925 bit.ly/3GM61ir #OTD #1925Newspapers

#OTD 80 years ago, ahead of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Coventry Evening Telegraph, 30 July 1945 reported on the 'great swarms of planes' bombing Tokyo bit.ly/3U2x3oI #SecondWorldWar

Women's suffrage title The Vote, 31 July 1925, celebrates leading suffragist, 79-year-old Dame Millicent Fawcett, who was the guest of honour at a garden party given by the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship bit.ly/3IQzND9 #OTD #1925Newspapers

This week 125 years ago the Mines (Prohibition of Child Labour Underground) Act was passed, which prohibited children under the age of 13 from working underground in mines. The act saved some 3,000 boys from this kind of labour bit.ly/4kY8Ryz #HistoryOfChildhood