The modern winter break – escaping to the south to get some sunshine – was probably invented by snow-phobic Americans. But 145 years ago, when Florida was still a retreat for ageing alligators, ...

It was 1950 and our town was thriving as a premier holiday resort. The stars were in town for summer seasons, holidaymakers packed the seafront, new schools were built and school children watched TV ...

This year marks the 60th anniversary since the final Football League match was played on Christmas Day in England.