Eyewitness accounts of historic events
Eyewitness accounts of key events of the 20th century. Ernie Tripke, a highway patrolman, discusses the effect of James Dean's death upon his own life.
DetailsFirst-hand history series. Norris McWhirter talks about how he helped Roger Bannister to train for his four-minute mile.
DetailsKey events of the 20th century. One man's story of when the Berlin Wall went up and its subsequent impact on the lives of Berliners.
DetailsWitness accounts of significant moments of the 20th century. Memories of the first ever soccer final between bitter rivals Uruguay and Argentina in 1930.
DetailsEyewitness accounts of key 20th-century events. Bertha Warren recalls how she witnessed two total eclipses of the sun in the UK during the last century.
DetailsEyewitness accounts of historical events. The Beatles held their first concert at Hulme Hall at a meeting of the local Horticultural Society. Dave Jameson remembers.
DetailsKey events of the 20th century as seen through the eyes of people who witnessed them first hand. A look at the conference that led to the formation of the UN.
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