In 1839, the first rowing regatta was held at Henley-on -Thames.
In 1923, actress Sarah Bernhardt died aged 78.
In 1972, Bradford's last Trolley Bus ran.
From the Telegraph & Argus of March 26th, 1977...
A new Bradford group, formed only three months ago, leaves tomorrow for a two-month engagement in Spain. The Judy Blue Band - four men and a girl - has been appearing on the local club circuit and rehearsing for the overseas engagement. The five are all from Bradford. They play a variety of music in their cabaret and disco act.
From the Telegraph & Argus of March 26th, 1952...
A shower of glass from a passing trolley bus narrowly missed the policeman on point duty at the Midland Hotel corner, Cheapside, Bradford, today. More glass fell, and the constable found that the conductor had been thrown against a window as the bus took the corner, and his ticket punch broke the glass.
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