23 February 2012

Today in History

1739 – The identity of English highwayman Dick Turpin, who had been living under an alias in York, was uncovered by his former schoolteacher, who recognised his handwriting, leading to Turpin's arrest

Another R.I.P.

R.I.P. - The comedy legend that was Frank Carson,
The war correspondent Marie Colvin,
and The war photographer Remi Ochlik.
Both Marie and Remi were killed in shell fire in Homs, Syria.
Two very brave people.