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Celebrations,
Festivals and Events
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1945
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First
Cheltenham Festival
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1946
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Arts Council,
formed
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1946
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First
Major Football Stadium Disaster in England, Burnden Park (Bolton
Wanderers vs Stoke City, F.A. Cup 6th round, second leg),
32 killed. Home Office enquiry recommended stricter inspection
and licensing of grounds.
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1947
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First
Edinburgh International Festival
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1947
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First
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
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1948
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First
Farnborough International Airshow
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First
Bath Festival (called Bath Assembly) |
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1948
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Olympic
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