In 1588, the Spanish armada was sighted off Cornwall.

In 1873, the Bolton Lane abbatoir was transferred to Bradford Corporation.

In 1922, the Allerton War Memorial, Bradford, was unveiled by Sir. James Hill.

From the Telegraph & Argus of July 29th, 1977...

Television licence fees will go up from midnight tonight, Home Secretary Mr. Merlyn Rees announced. For black and white televisions the fee will go up from £8 to £9, and for colour from £12 to £18. The Government intends that these fees should last for at least a year. The last increases were in April 1975.

From the Telegraph & Argus of July 29th, 1952...

Bradford City season tickets are not moving as speedily as last season, but as the season approaches a rush is expected (writes "Bantam"). Tickets are now on sale at the club offices at Valley Parade, prices being from £2 to £6. City have booked the Newark Imperials Band for four home matches, but the resident band will again be the Hammond's Sauce Works Band.