In 1695, the government imposed the 'window tax' which resulted in many householders bricking up most of their windows.
In 1921, a Bradford girl died after her fancy dress outfit made of cotton wool caught fire.
In 1970, Paul McCartney began legal action to dissolve The Beatles.
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 31st, 1977...
In the latest in a series of break-ins at Brook Listers motorcycle dealers, of Rooley Lane, Bradford, a skateboard was taken.The skateboard, worth more than £12, was stolen after thieves smashed a window with a shovel.
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 31st, 1952...
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