In 1955, play-doh went on sale for the first time.

In 1968, a two-tier postal system came into force - with a first class letter costing 5d and a second class costing 4d.

In 1991, the Magic Circle voted to admit female magicians for the first time.

25 Years Ago

From the Telegraph & Argus of September 16, 1981...Buying petrol in litres instead of gallons has been driving some Bradford motorists around the bend. But now they are over the confusion and slowly getting used to the idea, says the owner of the first filling station in the city to convert to metric measurement.

50 Years Ago

From the Telegraph & Argus of September 16, 1956...Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of September 16, 1956 A Bradford butcher who paints in his spare time, last night put the finishing touches to his biggest work. The painting will be part of a "Life of Christ" pageant to be presented at Odsal Stadium, Bradford, in just over a week. J. Hurley Ellison, of Worden Grove, Clayton, added the final touches of paint with a flourish and laid down his brush with a sigh of contentment.