In 1616, William Shakespeare died at his home in Stratford-upon-Avon, aged 52.
In 1915, the Lord Mayor reviewed the Bradford 2nd 'Pals', on St George's Day.
In 1925, Bradford Corporation arranged to purchase the Clock House Estate at Frizinghall.
From the Telegraph & Argus of April 23rd, 1976...
Joe Johnson, of Fagley, reached the Yorkshire snooker championship final for the first time last night when he beat Lew Taylor, of Doncaster, by four frames to one at South Elmsall. In the final he will meet Roy Stubbs or Keith King.
From the Telegraph & Argus of April 23rd, 1951...
The church of St Mary at Riddlesden was 100 years' old yesterday. To celebrate, special services were held. The Bishop of Bradford ( Dr AWF Blunt) in his address at the evening service, deplored "the number of unconverted Christians who clutter up our churches".
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