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January 24

24 January 1803

A Navigable canal from Tinsley to Sheffield ; publicmeeting at the Cutlers' Hall, to consider the formationof a company for the prosecution of the same ;report of a committee of the cutlers' company adopted, and subscriptions for shares opened.

24 January 1805

Decease of James Wheat, Esq. aged 64.

24 January 1831

Sheffield Political Union ; first public meeting at the Town-Hall ; President, T. A. Ward, Esq. Election of a council of 30 members for the current year.

24 January 1842

Explosion of the boiler at Philadelphia "Works ; Joseph Simpson killed

24th January 1873

Newhall School opened and new rooms ready for occupation.

24th January 1890

Mr Hoffman inspects the portion of the Parish Churchyard asked to be thrown into Church Street by the Corporation. (The work begins 23rd October 1890).

24 January 1925

United beat Arsenal 2-1 in a division 1 game at BL.

24 January 1944

Former Sheffield Wednesday favourite, Willie Henderson born. Henderson played for Wednesday during 1972-74 making 50 appearances and scoring 1 goal.

24 January 1983

Wednesday beat Southend 2-1 at home in the FA Cup.

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January 24

Jan 24 1962 - Announcement that an eight million pound viaduct would be built at Tinsley as part of the M1 extension

Jan 24 1963 - Yorkshire Cricket Club Centenary dinner at the Cutler's Hall

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