dunsbyowl1867 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 February 6 6 February 1783 Joseph Hunter, antiquarian, was born on 6 February 1783 in Sheffield, the son of a cutler. Educated at Attercliffe, he later studied theology at New College in York, becoming a Unitarian Minister in Bath in 1809. He never again lived in South Yorkshire though often returned in the course of his researches into the area. 6 February 1928 For loitering in Norton Cemetery to steal flowers, David Smithson was sent to prison for a month. 6 February 1939 John Fantham born Sheffield. Wednesday's record post war goal scorer with 167 goals. 6 February 1941 Dave Berry born in Woodhouse. Real name David Holgate Grundy. 6 February 1973 Wednesday drew with Crystal Palace 1-1 in the FA Cup 6 February 1982 United lost 5-2 to Colchester in a Division 4 game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 February 6 Feb 6 1935 - A protest over cuts in unemployment assistance ended in disorder outside Sheffield Town Hall: 23 people were arrested Feb 6 1940 - Jessie Matthews and Sonnie Hale entertained 1500 troops at Sheffield Empire Feb 6 1971 - Work started on the demolition of Grimesthorpe Gas Plant, made redundant by North Sea Gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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