In 1340, King Edward III of Eng-land was declared King of France.
In 1828, the Duke of Wellington became Prime Minister.
In 1956, the seventh Winter Olympic Games opened in Italy.
25 years ago
From the Telegraph & Argus, January 26, 1983...
A special school has scooped the top prize in a gardening competition. McMillan School in Ellar Carr Road, Thackley, Bradford, won first prize and two other trophies in the school gardening and environmental improvement competition which was open to all schools.
50 years ago
From the Telegraph & Argus, January 26, 1958...
Fifteen sapling cherry trees were broken down by vandals in Victoria Park, Keighley, last night.
It will take five years to replace these trees.
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