In 1879, the Tay Bridge collapsed as a train was crossing, 300 were feared dead.
In 1922, new 'one-man' trackless tramcars began operation in Bradford.
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 28, 1975...Make the most of eggs, housewives. For over the next two or three weeks they will be about 8p cheaper than their pre-Christmas price of around 40p to 42p a dozen. The usual after-Christmas slump in prices has been greater this year, because of the weekend following immediately on the Christmas period.
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 28, 1950... Television, from Sutton Coldfield, 5pm, For the Children (including Polly Pippet, What's the Object? and Mystery Squadron). 8pm, Climbing the Eiffel Tower. 8.25pm, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. 9pm, Spelling Bee. 9.30pm, Come Dancing. 10.15pm, Newsreel. 10.30pm, News (Sound only).
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