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Edward Heath leads Britain in the European Economic Community |
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7 March 1973 Howard Marshall & Jim Wooldridge meet at Metropole Hotel to start MW Ltd. Office opened the same day at 551 Otley Rd, Leeds 16
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In the face of an imminent impeachment trial - and possible removal from office. |
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The Queen formally opened the UK's first oil pipeline at a ceremony in Scotland. |
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Purchased 16 Ivegate, Yeadon, LS16 7RE and moved into new offices.
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Chief architect of the Chinese revolution, Chairman Mao Zedong, died at the age of 82. |
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Elvis Presley, 42, was discovered dead in a bathroom at his mansion in Tennessee, 16 August 1977. |
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Employed permanent secretary increasing full time staff to 3.
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Consultant, Patrick Steptoe, delivers the world's first test tube baby by caesarean section. |
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The Tory Party won the general election making Thatcher Britain's first woman Prime Minister. |
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Former Beatle, John Lennon, was shot dead by crazed fan, Mark Chapman. |
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His innings of 149 at Headingley against Australia, was voted greatest in history of British sport. |
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Argentina invade British territory of Falkland Islands in South Atlantic. |
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Seat belts become compulsory by law. |
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Pound note phased out and replaced with pound coin. |
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Roger Ashby joined from Fenburch Group and bought with him the ECB Cricket Club Scheme, which we still service today.
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Bradford stadium fire sends shockwaves around the world. |
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TV audience of 500 million watch Prince Andrew marry Sarah Ferguson. |
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Southern Britain hit by worst night of storms in living memory. |
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September 1987, James Hall, (current joint MD) joined Marshall Wooldridge from Ashville College.
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Pan Am jumbo jet carrying 258 people crashes onto Scottish town of Lockerbie. |
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96 Liverpool fans crushed to death in FA Cup semi-final held at Hillsborough, Sheffield. |
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Leading anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela, freed from prison after 27 years. |
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Birmingham Six released after convictions quashed by Court of Appeal. |
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Fire started in Private Chapel on first floor and caused millions in damages. |
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30 of the 39 riders fail to realise a false start had been called and continue to race. |
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The MP for Sedgefield, Tony Blair, confirmed as new leader of Labour Party. |
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Nick Leeson jailed for six years after collapse of Britain's oldest merchant bank. |
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September 1995, Ric Marshall (current joint MD) joined to run Financial Services from existing arrangement with Town & City Brokers.
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Bomb devastates the Arndale Centre area in Central Manchester. |
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Howard Marshall bought out Jim Wooldridge who had decided to retire.
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Diana died in hospital after crash in Paris road tunnel. |
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Blast in Omagh, County Tyrone, leaves more than 100 people injured and maimed. |
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People in Europe and Asia witness the last total eclipse of the century. |
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Millions of people around the world celebrate the New Millennium. |
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Twin Towers in NYC destroyed after airliners hijacked and turned into flying bombs. |
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12 of the European Union's 15 countries change to the new Euro currency. |
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England win the final in Sydney, after a drop goal by Jonny Wilkinson with 26 seconds left to play. |
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Massive sea surges caused by earthquake under Indian Ocean kills over 10,000 people. |
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April 2004, Howard Marshall made arrangements to transfer ownership by means of a management buy out. He continues to remain active as the current Chairman of the group.
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England beat Australia in the Ashes series for the first time since 1987. |
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April 2005, Negotiations were completed to purchase Kay Hardman & Co.
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Nov 2006, Saddam Hussein sentenced to death, the execution was held two days later. |
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2006, MW opened High Steet office to accomodate KH in Ivegate premises.
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Smoking ban in enclosed public places came in, in England on 1st July 2007. |
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2007, Financial Services require more space and move to Regency House.
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After a spectacular opening ceremony, Team GB bring home 19 Gold medals. |
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March 2008, 35th Anniversary. 'Celebrating 35 years in safe hands'.
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April 2008, Awarded Corporate Chartered status by CII.
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Purchase local broker HNH & IntoSport division.
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Barack Obama inaugurated as the first black President, 20th Jan 2009. |
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