The History Of The Magnificent Harringworth Viaduct | Maxwell's Hidden Treasures | Our History

Maxwell Hutchinson's search for the region's hidden architectural treasures begins in Northampton, where a rare example of a domestic interior by Charles Rennie Mackintosh can be found.

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Moving into the Rutland countryside, Maxwell then tells the story behind the magnificent Harringworth viaduct, which took twenty million bricks to build. On to Stamford for one of the finest examples in the country of a medieval almshouse hospital, and Holdenby House in Northamptonshire - where King Charles I spent five months under house arrest before being taken off to his execution.

This film was first broadcast: 01 Apr 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are we able to learn from past mistakes and avoid making the same mistakes again?

History repeats itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes repeatedly. We fail to learn from our mistakes. We don't change. We become complacent. We settle for mediocrity.

History repeats itself when we believe the same old stories. We are conditioned to believe in immutable truths and immutable rules. These laws are unchangeable and we have no control over them.

This prevents us thinking critically. The ability to question authority. To challenge assumptions. We can't learn if we don’t challenge our assumptions. And when we don't grow, we stagnate. Stamina is when we continue to make the same mistakes.

But history doesn't repeat itself because we make the same mistakes. History repeats itself because we refuse to learn from our mistakes and instead continue to make the same ones over and over.

By changing your outlook on the world and understanding that there is no set way, you can break the cycle. There is no set in stone. All things are in constant flux.

Accepting uncertainty is the key to breaking this cycle. Accepting the possibility of things going wrong. Accept that failure is possible. Accept that failure may be possible.

Accept that your goals may not be achieved. Accept that you may not achieve your goals. However, it is important to keep working towards improving.

Holding on to the past will keep you stuck. If you hold on to the belief that there are certain truths, you'll never be able to move forward.

Freedom is only possible if you are willing to let go. To move forward, you must give up control.


What are some lessons from history?

We have three lessons from history. First, it is up to you to make a difference in the world. You must make sure people are ready to change the way they live. Third, when you change the future, you have to make it better.

The first lesson is that you can change the world in two ways. The first is to fight for it. The second is to make it happen. It is easy to lose sight of why you started a fight in the first place when you are focusing on winning.

It is impossible to control how people respond to your ideas. However, it is possible to control how you present them. If you try and convince someone to do something, it will be a failure. But, if your goal is to inspire someone to act, you'll be successful.

Every great movement began with someone who had an idea and decided that they would act on it. Whether you are creating change or responding to it, these are the three best ways to make your mark. Be clear about what is important to you, be open about where you came from, and dare to go where no one else has.

The second lesson is that each of us has a choice. We have two options: we can wait for life to happen to you or we can make it happen. This means that we have to decide what kind life we want. Do we wait for someone else to permit us to live? Do we want to control our destiny?

I believe that we are living in the golden age. There is more opportunity than ever, which makes it exciting. People feel empowered to make their own futures and that's very exciting.

This creates a problem. It is essential to determine what you want, and how you can get it.

Let's assume you want to purchase a house. Or you could just sit back and wait for someone to give you a gift card to Home Depot. You could also ask yourself "What would you love to do?" Next, find a job that allows you to do this. Next, apply for financing.

Now let's imagine you wanted to travel around the world. It's possible to ask, "Where do you want to travel?" You'd then begin saving money, researching different countries online and speaking with friends. Finally, you would book a plane.

Let's say that you don't have a clear idea of what you want. You'd likely end up doing one of these things anyway. You can increase your chances to get what you want by asking these questions. Although it may sound silly, it is effective.

And the third lesson is that no matter what happens next, you can always improve the future. It's easy. Our choices affect who and what we become.

So the trick is to use history as a guide, to learn from others' mistakes and successes, and keep improving until you succeed.

If you don’t believe you can offer anything, you’re already behind. You have to believe that you're better than you thought you were.

You don't need to know everything in order to start. Start small, and work your way up. Take stock of the lessons you've learned in your entire life. What have your failures been? What were your successes? How did you overcome obstacles?

Remember that you are the only one who can limit your potential. You can accomplish anything, no matter what anyone tells you.

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "Nothing will work unless you do."


Who said that history doesn't teach the ignorant?

While we all would love to live in an ideal world that everyone learns from past mistakes, it is not possible to learn from our own mistakes.

There's no better way to learn to do something right than to experience it wrong.

The most serious mistake is to try to make it right the first go.

You'll eventually discover why you made the changes if you continue to make them.

You might even realize that you could have done this better the first attempt.

This doesn't necessarily mean that you should stop trying. That means you've learnt a lot.

It may not always be possible to avoid making errors, but it is possible minimize them. That's what makes the difference between success or failure.

Recognizing your mistakes starts at the beginning. Take a step back and look at your mistakes objectively. Then ask yourself, "What did you learn?"

If you're honest with yourself, you'll realize that your mistakes are just lessons. They're opportunities to grow.

Thomas Edison experienced exactly that. He failed many other times before he inventing the lightbulb.

He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he used each one as an opportunity to improve his design.

He developed the most well-known form of lighting we have today.

So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your failures. Take advantage of them.

You can then try again.


What can our failures teach us?

Make mistakes, but don't fret about them. It's a learning experience that will help you to improve your skills. You can also learn from your mistakes. So don't sweat the small stuff because there's nothing wrong with making mistakes. They happen to all of us.

It's okay to feel embarrassed about a mistake. However, it doesn't really matter if you feel ashamed. It is how you deal and learn from your mistakes that matters the most. You'll be unable to deal with them if they become a problem. You'll be stronger if you see them as opportunities to grow.

Recognize and move on from a mistake. This is the best way to learn from it. Do not dwell on it. Instead, look ahead to the next step. Keep moving.

Don't dwell on your mistakes. Instead, find ways to improve. Learn from your failures and make improvements for tomorrow.

Successful Inventions Made from Accident

Inventors make mistakes. How we deal with those mistakes is what determines whether our inventions succeed or fail.

The fact is there are no accidents when it comes to invention. Every invention was designed. There is no such thing as an accidental invention.

A deliberate act of invention is called an invention. A deliberate decision to create something new. Something that solves an issue. A solution that improves the quality of life.

But the key to a successful invention is understanding that nothing happens accidentally. So, instead of avoiding mistakes, focus on learning from them.

Invention is not easy. Invention takes persistence and hard work. It's not a quick fix. It takes time.

That means that you will have to spend much time thinking about issues and new ideas. What is it that people are most concerned about? What do they want?

These are the questions you need to ask. These questions will help to determine the type of product and service that you should be developing next.

You must let go of all preconceived notions. Preconceived notions about what the world needs or wants are not valid. Listen to your potential and current customers.

It is important to find out what your clients want. You must learn what they really want.

Once you know what your customers want, it is time to create a way for them to get it. That's where invention begins.


Statistics

  • According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)
  • During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
  • According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
  • For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
  • But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)

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How To

What You can learn from Nintendo's Weird, Wonderful 125 years

Fusajiro Yamauchi, a Kyoto, Japan native, founded Nintendo in 1889. Its headquarters moved to Osaka, Japan in 1933 and Honshu, Japan in 1945. Nintendo established its internet service provider called "NIC", (the Internet Corporation of Japan) in 1996. In 2001, Nintendo Co., Ltd. became the name of this company.

The Wii was the first console that Nintendo launched in 2004. It was a huge success. The Wii's motion sensor technology was used and it also had the Gamecube controller. Since then, Nintendo has released many games, including Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, etc.

2002 was the year that GameCube's console was released. It was the successor console to the GameBoy Advance. The GameCube Controller had two analog sticks, four buttons and was identical to the Gameboy Color. The Nintendo DS was introduced in 2004. The touchscreen interface was complemented by a stylus. There were three models: one with a built in camera, another without one, and a third with a stylus and a built in camera. The Nintendo DS Lite was released in 2005. The display was smaller than that of the original Nintendo DS. The Nintendo 3DS was released in 2011. The 3D graphics are included on the Nintendo 3DS. Each month, a new game is included in the system. They also produce 2D versions for some of their 3D-games.

Nintendo has also produced several handheld consoles such as the Super NES, SNES Classic Edition, N64, Game Boy Micro, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Advance, GBA SP, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo 3DS XL, and most recently, the Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo also offers many different controllers. These controllers include the GameCube, Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller and the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.

Nintendo is home to many iconic characters. Mario, Yoshi. Link, Samus Arran, Pikachu. Wario. Bowser. Kirby.

Mario is well known for his mustache. When he plays, he uses sunglasses.

Luigi is famous for his mustache. He wears overalls, a green shirt, a red shirt, a blue shirt, a green shirt, an orange shirt, a white shirt, a blue shirt, and a red shirt. He wears glasses to play tennis. His hair is always messy.

Yoshi is well-known for his mustache. He is known for wearing overalls and green shirt. While playing tennis, he uses glasses.

Peach is well-known for her peach dress and necklace, her necklace, her parasols, her umbrella, handbag, slippers, and her parasol.



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