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LEARN MOREThe Stamford Mercury Archive Trust volunteers look after a collection of newspapers dating back to the 18th Century.
We take a look back through the Mercury archive to reveal what was happening this week in the past.
The spotting of the Rutland panther and a rescue from the River Welland, are among the stories in Mercury Memories.
Preparations were being made for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee as we take a look into the Mercury archives this week.
A fight to protect sausages, a plane crash and the celebration of Empire Day, are in this week's Mercury Memories.
In this week's Mercury Memories, a teenager got tangled in church bell ropes - this and other news articles from up to 200 years ago.
Remains of a Bronze Age farming settlement and plans for a football stadium, are in this week's Mercury Memories.
From a Battle of Britain memorial flight to a boy suffocated from swallowing a bean, are among the stories in this week's Mercury Memories.
The death of a Waterloo soldier and the dumping of radioactive waste are among the stories in Mercury Memories.
A fire destroying a school building, a siege and a man stealing two calf’s feet are in this week's Mercury Memories.
A bridge being swept away and the closure of a primary school, among the stories in this week's Mercury Memories.
A man poisoning his wife and the robbing of a pair of shoes, are among the stories in this week's Mercury Memories.
The discovery of Roman remains and the creation of a “super” car are among the stories in this week's Mercury Memories.
Preparations were being made for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and an upcoming visit, as we take a look into the Mercury archives this week.
The death sentence for sheep stealing and the arrival of Stamford Fair are among the stories in Mercury Memories.
A lady cyclist’s mishap, a child falling in a well and plans for bingo are among the stories in Mercury Memories.
From a fight against a controversial chicken farm to a horse and cart accident, delve into the past.
A campaign to save day centre services and Stamford's new skatepark are among the stories in this week's Mercury Memories.
Housekeepers being recommended to weigh their bread to a woman being jailed for having counterfeit silver coins.
A visit from the Queen, tears shed over a tree and robbers making off without booty, Mercury Memories explores the past.