Newton Local History
Newton Agricultural Show
1853
In 1853, with the Vaccination Act dated 1st August, all children born after that date are to receive a compulsory vaccination against smallpox.
Fry's produced their Cream Stick...a predescessor to 'Fry's Cream bar'...the first mass produced chocolate bar.
Where? Newton upon Derwent
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1854
In 1854, Dr John Snow of York, practising in Soho, London discovered a link between contaminated water and typhoid.
Where? Newton upon Derwent
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1855
Last minting of the fourpence coin (groat) for use in UK.
The first pillar boxes are installed in London, at the suggestion of Rowland Hill.
Where? Newton upon Derwent
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1856
Queen Victoria institutes the Victoria Cross.
The first of the annual boat races between Cambridge and Oxford Universities.
Where? Newton upon Derwent
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1857
Sheffield F.C., the world's first football team is foulnded in Sheffield.
Kilburn White Horse was cut in North Yorkshire.
Where? Newton upon Derwent
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1858
The first GPO wall-mounted post boxes were put into place.
The Great Stink: the stench of sewage from the River Thames affects work in the House of Commons.
Where? Newton upon Derwent
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1859
Charles Darwin publishes his book 'The Origin of Species'.
The Sporting Life, a racing newspaper is first published.
The first conformation show for dogs in Britain held at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Where? Newton upon Derwent
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1860
The first nursing school based on the ideas of Florence Nightingale, is opened at St Thomas' Hospital in London.
The Food and Drink Act, 1860, prohibits the adulteration of certain foodstuffs. Cheese was coloured with lead and locally-grown chicory was roasted and added to coffee.
Where? Newton upon Derwent
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1861
Thomas Cook runs the first package holiday from London to Paris.
American Civil War beaks out, leading to Lancashire Cotton Famine (1861-1865).
Where? Newton upon Derwent
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1862
The 'Special Scotch Express' first departs from London, King's Cross for Edinburgh over the East Coast Main Line .
Companies Act, 1862, facilitates creation of limited liability companies.
Where? Dunnington
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.
1863
Yorkshire County Cricket Club is founded at the Adelphi Hotel, Sheffield.
A scarlet fever epidemic causes over 30,000 deaths.
Where? Kexby
Although the show started in Newton upon Derwent...and the society continued to be named after the village, we'll follow the locations throughout the next 30 years as it moved around the area, finally settling in Stamford Bridge.