In 1874, Messrs Forster and Ripley were elected as MPs for Bradford.
In 1953, Sweet rationing was abolished in Britain.
In 1963, Learner driver Margaret Hunter's instructor leapt from her car shouting "this is suicide" and she was fined for driving unsupervised.
From the Telegraph & Argus of February 4th, 1978...
Green Cross Man, the central figure in the Department of Transport's child safety publicity campaign, will be appearing at two Bradford schools in March. Marshfield First School, Little Horton, and Dudley Hill First School, Bradford, are the two venues on Green Cross Man's itinerary.
From the Telegraph & Argus of February 4th, 1953...
Busbys (Bradford) Concert Party gave its fifth show
"Laughter Parade" in the store cafe last night in aid of the Drapers' Institution and Cottage Homes. Proceeds are to provide a cottage on the estate at Derby for two pensioners of the staff. The accent was on humour and song, and a patriotic theme was introduced for Coronation year.
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