In 1807, the British Parliament abolish the slave trade.

In 1957, The European common market is formed.

In 1960, all black political organisations are banned in South Africa.

From the Telegraph & Argus, 25th March, 1981...

The education director, Mr Richard Knight, announced that around 3,500 young people in the Bradford area were without permanent jobs. The education committee was told Bradford will be allocated at least 5,000 places in the next youth opportunities programme.

From the Telegraph & Argus, 26th March, 1956...

One of the most popular figures in the wool trade, Mr W W Early, will be invested as President of the Bradford Textile Society at the Midland Hotel in Bradford tonight.