On this day ... Halley's Comet anniversary

Halley's Comet, named after the English astronomer Edmond Halley, is arguably the most famous comet. It returns to the vicinity of the Earth about every 75 years. It was last here in 1986 and is projected to return in 2061.

A photograph of Halley's Comet taken during its 1910 approach

The comet's pass in April and May 1910 led to some spectacular sightings. But perhaps not in Todmorden!

On this day, 24th May 1935, The Todmorden & District News included an article under the heading 'TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO'. Mentioned in the article is Charles Joseph Hiley, a well-known local figure of the time, and the subject of a number of posts in this Blog already.

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With thanks to The British Newspaper Archive 

(www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)