In 1865, the foundation stone was laid at the Annesley Wesleyan Chapel.

In 1942, US aircraft bombed Tokyo.

In 1949, the Irish republic was proclaimed.

From the Telegraph & Argus of April 18th, 1977...

The fourth Daffodil Meet of the Women's International Motorcycle Association was held at Farnhill near Keighley yesterday hosted by one of its members, 64 year-old Miss Majorie Price. Miss Price was once a keen walker and cyclist. "But round about 1960 it began to get a bit hard going on the push bike and trains were beginning to run more infrequently. I couldn't afford a car or find a suitable motor scooter so I learned to ride a BSA Bantam and then bought one," she said.

From the Telegraph & Argus of April 18th, 1952...

The demand for television sets in the Holme Moss area is slackening, says the Radio and Television Dealers' Association. A similar tendency is noted throughout the country, for the average number sold per shop in February was 11.15 compared to 12.51 in January. Radio sales also dropped from 9.04 to 7.73