@adventurethroughhistory: Outside this very building, 15 year old Ned Parfett was photographed in 1912, selling newspapers reporting the sinking of Titanic. This is Oceanic House in London, the former London headquarters of White Star Line, the company behind the Titanic. That photo has since become one of the most famous historical images related to the disaster. But Ned’s story didn’t end there. Six years later, he was killed serving in the First World War, aged only 22. 114 years later, I’m standing in the same spot he sold those newspapers and nothing has changed. #titanic #sinking #thenandnow #historytok #newspaper

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rolie664
Rolie :
it's not cringe, it's history. Keep doing what you're doing
2026-08-30 20:09:41
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verulanium
verulanium :
There should be a memorial there or a blue plaque or something
2026-08-30 23:23:47
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stepheneagle2
sae870602 :
Tragically lost his life just 13 days before the armistice.
2026-08-30 18:10:32
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terry.davodson
Terry Davidson :
went through 3 full winters in the trenches, poor lad got so close... made his mark in history though
2026-08-30 18:18:55
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utopian_dystopia
The Young Geriatric :
I love shit like this! Old photos at that location today and a story of that person too....TikTok, more of this please 👍
2026-09-01 09:06:24
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samplesessions
samplesessions :
Photo famous for who..?
2026-08-30 20:35:15
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r0ckythec0der
Rocky :
It’s amazing how some people have a natural ability to relay information that keeps you fully engaged throughout. Brilliant.
2026-08-31 16:39:20
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davidnyny
The Egyptian Magician :
Saddest part is when that photo was taken little did he know he’s be dead 6 years later
2026-08-30 20:24:07
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bradleybechtel0
bradleybechtel0 :
So sad to hear that he died in WW one
2026-08-30 22:17:08
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dafleaz
Daflea :
the most famous photo im the world im 40 an never saw this 🤣🤣
2026-08-31 11:16:15
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commentor88
Commentor :
What's with all the Canada flags? Canadian Embassy?
2026-08-31 10:01:41
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granville3943
granville :
So he died young the poor boy
2026-08-30 18:24:31
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jodiea83
jmanslow83 :
Not cringe at all. I love history, I live not too far from where the anchor for the titanic was made so learning things like this are awesome. Thank you for your dedication to your content.
2026-09-01 08:05:19
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l.kingsmill
🌹Lynn🌹 :
Lived in London all my life & never knew that so thanks for info.
2026-09-01 03:47:45
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happy_heart_1983
Rosie :
Absolutely fascinating and heartbreaking at the same time. Always knew the photo but not the story of how he passed a few yea later in WW1. So incredibly sad
2026-08-30 18:34:55
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anashe_zoey
Che_Jamela :
my Zimbabwean friends now consider me one the greatest history tellers because of you ...
2026-08-31 07:19:28
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your.nosey.aint.ya
lifeisascrollway :
shocking fact
2026-08-31 02:37:32
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kodiaimich3
marcus :
love ur content
2026-08-31 07:20:17
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tigerburning
TB :
15! He looks so young in that picture.
2026-08-31 10:34:41
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country_north
country_north 🇨🇦 :
To honour that boy and the memory of the titanic. They should make a statue like the “fearless girl on wallstreet” statue. On this exact spot. That would be cool
2026-08-31 00:50:56
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ms.avb
avb :
the buildings behind are still the same too! I fear we dont appreciate the beautiful architecture and history.
2026-08-30 21:13:11
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1lifeliveit21
jonathon sands :
never knew this ... thank you
2026-08-30 19:37:59
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rachthecrazybroad
Rach the Crazy Broad :
Wow so sad. Thank you for the info, really interesting
2026-08-30 19:57:01
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abigailhusain
Abi :
It's amazing that you didn't only researched the Titanic History, but researched about that boy and follow up on his life and do a vlog about him, I love that. Keep it up. There is people like us who still enjoy things like these 🥹
2026-08-31 13:53:48
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annie2shoes
annie2shoes :
Fascinating stuff. Thank you.
2026-08-30 19:34:24
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