In 1840, the first postage stamp was introduced in England.
In 1910, King Edward VII died.
In 1954, student Roger Bannister ran a mile in under four minutes.
From the Telegraph & Argus of May 6th, 1978...
The Yorkshire Pullman left Leeds City Station for London for the last time yesterday carrying passengers and members of the Press and watched by enthusiasts recording the historic event for posterity with their cameras. One of the railway enthusiasts who made his second Yorkshire Pullman journey this week was Mr Bob Cryer, MP for Keighley.
From the Telegraph & Argus of May 6th, 1953...
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