In 1877, E.P.Weston, the American long-distance walker, began a walk of 400 miles in five days at Belle Vue Skating Rink.

In 1913, the Chellow Dean reservoirs were discoloured by a leaked dye substance.

In 1923, the International Theatre Exhibition was opened at Cartwright Hall, Bradford.

From the Telegraph & Argus of June 4th, 1976...

Apple-bobbing may be out of season, but visitors to the forthcoming Southfield Square Fair will be able to try their hand. Also planned is new fangled wellie-whanging and old fashioned sack races.

From the Telegraph & Argus of June 4th, 1951...

Idle-born Douglas Padgett will become the youngest Yorkshire county cricketer of all time when he makes his debut in the team against Somerset at Taunton. Not 17 until July, he will come into first-class cricket at least a year younger than Len Hutton and Brian Close.