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Historian. Housing professional. Lifelong Socialist. Sunderland AFC fanatic. CIVIL discourse only.

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Lili Marlene Girl - The Anne Shelton Story - John Temple - HARDBACK | Aureus Publishing Anne Shelton was born in 1923 in Camberwell, south-east London. She made her first record in 1936, at the age of 12 with the Jack Hylton orchestra under her real name, Pat Sibley. However, it wasn’t ...

My biography of Anne Shelton, the iconic British female popular vocalist, is due out in May. See link below for more information about the book and a facility to pre-order:

www.aureus.co.uk/product-page...

07.03.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Anne Shelton 'The End Of The World' 45 rpm
Anne Shelton 'The End Of The World' 45 rpm YouTube video by OldiesAl

Today marks 31 years since the death of Anne Shelton, one of the finest popular singers Britain ever produced. This is a song she recorded in 1963. Take a listen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ZE...

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Dr John Temple on X: "Paul Lewis is right. It is quite tragic that people like Blunkett have totally lost touch with reality." / X Paul Lewis is right. It is quite tragic that people like Blunkett have totally lost touch with reality.

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01.06.2025 08:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr John Temple on X: "Well said Emma. Let’s hope more Labour MP’s echo your sentiments!" / X Well said Emma. Let’s hope more Labour MP’s echo your sentiments!

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πŸ…°οΈ Match-winning assist (1)
πŸͺ„ Most chances created (4)
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Outstanding today, Pat! πŸ‘

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North East Mayor Backs Β£18m Funding Boost for South Shields Town Centre College Plans - South Tyneside Council

Great news!

southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2644...

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She’s completely right and it’s a great pity we’re not hearing this from Labour MP’s.

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Ten labour history anniversaries in 2025 Our annual review of labour history anniversaries takes in the shifting legal framework for trade unions, the first legislation on sex discrimination and equal pay, and the lead up to the General S…

Here are ten labour history anniversaries to read about this cold Sunday morning.
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Labour history journals round-up, 2024 Labour history societies throughout the UK and beyond have published the year-end editions of their journals for 2025. Here we offer a summary of their contents. The round-up includes the journals …

Labour history societies throughout the UK and beyond have published the year-end editions of their journals for 2025. Here we offer a summary of their contents sslh.org.uk/2024/12/30/l...

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Wow, I never knew he said this.

Jimmy Carter was ahead of his timeβ€”a man of unmatched kindness and integrity. Truly, he was too good for us.

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It Won't Be Long 'Til Christmas ~ Anne Shelton with The John Alldis Singers (1969)
It Won't Be Long 'Til Christmas ~ Anne Shelton with The John Alldis Singers (1969) YouTube video by Hankfan Hankfan

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A lovely Christmas song by Anne Shelton, which was released with moderate success in 1969. Have a listen.

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Got mine. Looks like a great read!

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Ha’way the Lads!

14.12.2024 19:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We were poor last night, but last season we would have lost that game. So, let’s be positive. A point gained!

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Commemorating the centenary of Labour’s first Housing Act - Red Brick On the centenary of its passage, Dr John Temple reviews the background and achievements of the Wheatley Housing Act.

As the debate about Labour’s housebuilding plans intensify, it’s worth reminding ourselves of the impact of Labour’s first ever piece of housing legislation, enacted 100 years ago. My piece in Redbrick. πŸ‘‡
redbrickblog.co.uk/2024/08/whea...

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Two well taken goals and three valuable points secured. Congratulations Tommy Watson.

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My tribute to the late John Prescott, former Labour Deputy Prime-Minister, published in the Shields Gazette on 29 November.

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My article about the singer Anne Shelton (1923-1994), published in the latest edition of the Dulwich Society Journal. Anne Shelton lived in Dulwich for most of her life and is still fondly remembered in the area.

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