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The borough was created by charter of Hugh du Puiset, bishop of Durham in c.1180-1183, probably in the hope that it  would generate the same degree

To most people today, 'Bolsover' means the small town in north eastern Derbyshire, about six miles east of Chesterfield.

The manor of Bolsover

The history of education in Bolsover falls into several well-defined phases.

After the First World War the government announced its intention to provide 'homes fit for heroes' for returning servicemen and their families.

Though the Bristol public had raised a generous sum for Irish famine relief in 1847, the prospect an increased flow of largely poor and Catholic Ir

Zehra Haq set up the Barton Hill Asian Women's Group (later Dhek Bhal), which would later grow to claim some 800 members.

Bristol Indian Association's celebration in March 1959 of the Hindu festival of Holi (the festival of colours).

Western Daily Press 5th December 1972 on Ugandan Asians: Bristol should find homes for between 50 and 100 Ugandan Asian families

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