‘Substantial’ Roman remains unearthed

11:14am Thursday 5th June 2008

Archaeologists unearth a significant find in the country. What is it?

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Tom Spring

2:53pm Friday 23rd May 2008

Champion boxer of all England 1823 to 1824. Real name Thomas Winter. Later became the well respected landlord of Booth Hall, Hereford.

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Rev Dr Thomas Talbot

2:52pm Friday 23rd May 2008

Founded Hereford General Infirmary in 1776 (opened in 1783) and organised the voluntary subscription establishing 55 beds.

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David Cox 1789-1859

2:50pm Friday 23rd May 2008

Famous water-colourist and writer on landscape painting techniques. Taught in Hereford from 1814 to 1827.

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Sarah Siddons 1755 - 1831

2:49pm Friday 23rd May 2008

Born in Brecon. This universally famous tragedienne was the daughter of Roger Kemble and acted with him in Hereford in the 1760s.

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Roger Kemble 1721

2:49pm Friday 23rd May 2008

This actor/manager lived and brought up some of his famous theatrical family in Leicester Place - off Church Street, Hereford.

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David Garrick 1717-1779

2:47pm Friday 23rd May 2008

Born at the Ange Inn in Maylord Street, Hereford. Famous actor/manager who revitalised the theatre.in London.

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General Stringer Lawrence 1697-1775

2:46pm Friday 23rd May 2008

Baptised at All Saints Church, Hereford. He became one of the foremost soldiers of his age, fighting in India for 20 years and was known as the ‘Father of the Indian Army’.

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King Harold II

2:44pm Friday 23rd May 2008

Later of Hastings fame, was Earl of Hereford from 1055 to 1065. Rebuilt the defences of the City and invaded Wales from Hereford in 1063.

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Nell Gwynne 1650-1687

2:43pm Friday 23rd May 2008

Born in Hereford mistress of King Charles II. Actress whose grandson was later Bishop Beauclerk of Hereford. New theatre in Hereford is named after her.

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Flood fears ease as rains slow

Updated 7:29pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Fears of floods crippling Britain have eased overnight despite concerns rain could see water levels continue to rise.

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