#OnThisDay in 1942 Muhammad Ali was born in Kentucky as Cassius Clay. Thames Television had unique access in 1971 to what at the time was referred to as the biggest event in the history of the whole planet earth, the fight between Ali and defending world heavy weight champion Joe Frazier. Clips available to licence. #muhammadali #boxing #BornOnThisDay | Thames TV Archive

725K views · 2.4K reactions | "Are we looking at something that was burned during the Great Fire of London?" Dan joins expert mudlark Lara Maiklem by the shores of the River Thames to make some startling discoveries from London's past. You can watch the full show over at History Hit TV:  https://access.historyhit.com/videos/mudlarking | History Hit | Facebook

Magpie presenters Douglas Rae and Mick Robertson try out a new football training boot, to help budding football stars improve their skills. The boot was designed by Leeds United player Terry Cooper while he was recovering from a broken leg. Transmitted in 1972. | Thames TV Archive