In 1871, Bradford appointed its first Chief Librarian.
In 1866, Britain's first Labour Prime Minister, James Ramsay MacDonald was born.
In 1915, German authorities executed nurse Edith Cavell for helping Allied soldiers escape.
From the Telegraph & Argus of October 12th, 1976...
Bradford Junior Chamber of Commerce questions the future of the new Odsal Sports complex and says it could be another "white elephant". In a survey prepared for the movement's national conference, the Junior Chamber says that lack of capital, maintenance and improvement to the ground have caused interest in Odsal Stadium to diminish.
From the Telegraph & Argus of October 12th, 1951...
TV Listings: Holme Moss - 8pm: Television comes to the North (opening of the transmitter). 8.30pm: newsreel. 8.45pm: "I Made News" ( Ex-Supt R Fabian). 9.15: Hullo Up There! (variety show). 10.15: Weather. News (sound only) and Election Broadcast: Joseph Grimond (Liberal).
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