• 1899: Boer War starts

• 1901: Queen Victoria dies

• 1903: 1st aeroplane flight by Wright Bros.

• 1905: Ragged Lands established

• 1909: Introduction of Old Age Pension

• 1912: Sinking of the Titanic

• 1914: Start of 1st World War

• 1916: Battle of the Somme

• 1918: End of 1st World War

• 1919: 1st trans-atlantic flight

• 1920: League of Nations founded

• 1922: Irish Free State founded

• 1924: Lenin dies

• 1926: General Strike

• 1928: Women get the vote

• 1934: Hitler assumes power in Germany

• 1936: Regular BBC TV broadcasts begin

• 1939: Start of 2nd World War

• 1940: Dunkirk evacuation

• 1941: Japanese attack Pearl Harbour

• 1944: "D-Day" landings in France

• 1945: End of 2nd World War

GLYNDE

DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT

The death occurred on Sunday morning at Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, of Mr Stephen Alexander Lusted, at the age of 69. Deceased was a native of Glynde, being the eldest son of the late Mr Stephen Lusted, wheelwright. He resided in the village for upwards of 20 years, and some time carried on the business of his father. About two years ago Mr Lusted left Glynde, and took up residence at Berkhampstead, where he was married about twelve months ago. He had been ailing since Christmas, and was confined to his bed for about a week prior to his death. The funeral takes place at Berkhampstead.