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June 15th to June 21st

Striking miners clash with police in Yorkshire, the world鈥檚 first animal welfare organisation is founded and a new age in computing begins in Manchester.

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

18 June 1984 - 'The Battle of Orgreave' sees police officers clash with striking miners.

16 June 1824 - The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (now known as the RSPCA) is formed.

21 June 1948 - The world鈥檚 first stored-program computer is switched on in Manchester.

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