73 - Britain joins EEC
Edward Heath leads Britain in the European Economic Community
Edward Heath leads Britain in the European Economic Community
73 - Initial Meeting
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
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
74 - Nixon resigns over Watergate
In the face of an imminent impeachment trial - and possible removal from office.
In the face of an imminent impeachment trial - and possible removal from office.
75 - North Sea Oil begins to flow
The Queen formally opened the UK's first oil pipeline at a ceremony in Scotland.
The Queen formally opened the UK's first oil pipeline at a ceremony in Scotland.
75 - New premises
Purchased 16 Ivegate, Yeadon, LS16 7RE and moved into new offices.
Purchased 16 Ivegate, Yeadon, LS16 7RE and moved into new offices.
76 - Chairman Mao Zedong dies
Chief architect of the Chinese revolution, Chairman Mao Zedong, died at the age of 82.
Chief architect of the Chinese revolution, Chairman Mao Zedong, died at the age of 82.
77 - Elvis dies
Elvis Presley, 42, was discovered dead in a bathroom at his mansion in Tennessee, 16 August 1977.
Elvis Presley, 42, was discovered dead in a bathroom at his mansion in Tennessee, 16 August 1977.
77 - New Staff
Employed permanent secretary increasing full time staff to 3.
Employed permanent secretary increasing full time staff to 3.
78 - First 'test tube baby' born
Consultant, Patrick Steptoe, delivers the world's first test tube baby by caesarean section.
Consultant, Patrick Steptoe, delivers the world's first test tube baby by caesarean section.
79 - Victory for Thatcher
The Tory Party won the general election making Thatcher Britain's first woman Prime Minister.
The Tory Party won the general election making Thatcher Britain's first woman Prime Minister.
80 - John Lennon shot dead
Former Beatle, John Lennon, was shot dead by crazed fan, Mark Chapman.
Former Beatle, John Lennon, was shot dead by crazed fan, Mark Chapman.
81 - Botham's Ashes
His innings of 149 at Headingley against Australia, was voted greatest in history of British sport.
His innings of 149 at Headingley against Australia, was voted greatest in history of British sport.
82 - Argentina invade Falklands
Argentina invade British territory of Falkland Islands in South Atlantic.
Argentina invade British territory of Falkland Islands in South Atlantic.
83 - Belt Up
Seat belts become compulsory by law.
Seat belts become compulsory by law.
84 - Notes out, coins in
Pound note phased out and replaced with pound coin.
Pound note phased out and replaced with pound coin.
84 - Cricket Club Scheme
Roger Ashby joined from Fenburch Group and bought with him the ECB Cricket Club Scheme, which we still service today.
Roger Ashby joined from Fenburch Group and bought with him the ECB Cricket Club Scheme, which we still service today.
85 - Fans killed in Bradford fire
Bradford stadium fire sends shockwaves around the world.
Bradford stadium fire sends shockwaves around the world.
86 - Prince Andrew weds
TV audience of 500 million watch Prince Andrew marry Sarah Ferguson.
TV audience of 500 million watch Prince Andrew marry Sarah Ferguson.
87 - Great storm batters South
Southern Britain hit by worst night of storms in living memory.
Southern Britain hit by worst night of storms in living memory.
87 - James Hall joins
September 1987, James Hall, (current joint MD) joined Marshall Wooldridge from Ashville College.
September 1987, James Hall, (current joint MD) joined Marshall Wooldridge from Ashville College.
88 - Jet crashes onto Lockerbie
Pan Am jumbo jet carrying 258 people crashes onto Scottish town of Lockerbie.
Pan Am jumbo jet carrying 258 people crashes onto Scottish town of Lockerbie.
89 - Hillsborough football disaster
96 Liverpool fans crushed to death in FA Cup semi-final held at Hillsborough, Sheffield.
96 Liverpool fans crushed to death in FA Cup semi-final held at Hillsborough, Sheffield.
90 - Freedom for Nelson Mandela
Leading anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela, freed from prison after 27 years.
Leading anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela, freed from prison after 27 years.
91 - Birmingham Six released
Birmingham Six released after convictions quashed by Court of Appeal.
Birmingham Six released after convictions quashed by Court of Appeal.
92 - Blaze rages in Windsor Castle
Fire started in Private Chapel on first floor and caused millions in damages.
Fire started in Private Chapel on first floor and caused millions in damages.
93 - Grand National that never was
30 of the 39 riders fail to realise a false start had been called and continue to race.
30 of the 39 riders fail to realise a false start had been called and continue to race.
94 - Labour chooses Blair
The MP for Sedgefield, Tony Blair, confirmed as new leader of Labour Party.
The MP for Sedgefield, Tony Blair, confirmed as new leader of Labour Party.
95 - Rogue Trader jailed for six years.
Nick Leeson jailed for six years after collapse of Britain's oldest merchant bank.
Nick Leeson jailed for six years after collapse of Britain's oldest merchant bank.
95 - Ric Marshall joins
September 1995, Ric Marshall (current joint MD) joined to run Financial Services from existing arrangement with Town & City Brokers.
September 1995, Ric Marshall (current joint MD) joined to run Financial Services from existing arrangement with Town & City Brokers.
96 - Huge explosion rocks Manchester
Bomb devastates the Arndale Centre area in Central Manchester.
Bomb devastates the Arndale Centre area in Central Manchester.
96 - Jim Wooldridge retires
Howard Marshall bought out Jim Wooldridge who had decided to retire.
Howard Marshall bought out Jim Wooldridge who had decided to retire.
97 - Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash
Diana died in hospital after crash in Paris road tunnel.
Diana died in hospital after crash in Paris road tunnel.
98 - Dozens die in Omagh bombing
Blast in Omagh, County Tyrone, leaves more than 100 people injured and maimed.
Blast in Omagh, County Tyrone, leaves more than 100 people injured and maimed.
99 - Millions marvel at total eclipse
People in Europe and Asia witness the last total eclipse of the century.
People in Europe and Asia witness the last total eclipse of the century.
2000 - World celebrates New Millennium
Millions of people around the world celebrate the New Millennium.
Millions of people around the world celebrate the New Millennium.
01 - US rocked by 9/11 terrorist attack.
Twin Towers in NYC destroyed after airliners hijacked and turned into flying bombs.
Twin Towers in NYC destroyed after airliners hijacked and turned into flying bombs.
02 - Euro introduced in Europe
12 of the European Union's 15 countries change to the new Euro currency.
12 of the European Union's 15 countries change to the new Euro currency.
03 - England win Rugby World Cup
England win the final in Sydney, after a drop goal by Jonny Wilkinson with 26 seconds left to play.
England win the final in Sydney, after a drop goal by Jonny Wilkinson with 26 seconds left to play.
04 - Thousands die in Asian tsunami
Massive sea surges caused by earthquake under Indian Ocean kills over 10,000 people.
Massive sea surges caused by earthquake under Indian Ocean kills over 10,000 people.
04 - Ownership transfer
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.
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.
05 - England win the Ashes
England beat Australia in the Ashes series for the first time since 1987.
England beat Australia in the Ashes series for the first time since 1987.
05 - Purchase of Kay Hardman
April 2005, Negotiations were completed to purchase Kay Hardman & Co.
April 2005, Negotiations were completed to purchase Kay Hardman & Co.
06 - Saddam executed
Nov 2006, Saddam Hussein sentenced to death, the execution was held two days later.
Nov 2006, Saddam Hussein sentenced to death, the execution was held two days later.
06 - Open High Street premises
2006, MW opened High Steet office to accomodate KH in Ivegate premises.
2006, MW opened High Steet office to accomodate KH in Ivegate premises.
07 - Smoking ban introduced
Smoking ban in enclosed public places came in, in England on 1st July 2007.
Smoking ban in enclosed public places came in, in England on 1st July 2007.
07 - FS move to Regency House
2007, Financial Services require more space and move to Regency House.
2007, Financial Services require more space and move to Regency House.
08 - Beijing Olympics
After a spectacular opening ceremony, Team GB bring home 19 Gold medals.
After a spectacular opening ceremony, Team GB bring home 19 Gold medals.
08 - 35th 'Jade' Anniversary
March 2008, 35th Anniversary. 'Celebrating 35 years in safe hands'.
March 2008, 35th Anniversary. 'Celebrating 35 years in safe hands'.
08 - CII status
April 2008, Awarded Corporate Chartered status by CII.
April 2008, Awarded Corporate Chartered status by CII.
08 - Purchase HNH
Purchase local broker HNH & IntoSport division.
Purchase local broker HNH & IntoSport division.
09 - Barack Obama becomes President of USA
Barack Obama inaugurated as the first black President, 20th Jan 2009.
Barack Obama inaugurated as the first black President, 20th Jan 2009.
