In 1829, Robert Peel's Act was passed. It created a new police force in London and its suburbs.
In 1917, the Government agreed to give the vote to married women over the age of 30.
In 1970, the Conservative party was re-elected and Edward Heath entered Number 10.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of June 19, 1982...
Will Bradford's Lord Mayor come up against super brat John McEnroe at Wimbledon next week? Councillor Joan Lightband, a top ranking umpire for 25 years or more, doesn't expect to be on the big courts where McEnroe is likely to play, but she thinks she might do a spot of line judging.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of June 19, 1957...
Proposed increases in Bradford's bus fares were approved by the corporation finance committee and will go before the city council next week. Most fares will go up by 1d.
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