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150 years ago . . .
On 29 March 1871, Queen Victoria opened the Royal Albert Hall in London. This is where the classical music concerts called the Proms are held every year for eight weeks during the summer.
175 years ago . . .
On 17 March 1846, the artist, writer and children’s book illustrator Kate Greenaway was born. The prize known as the Kate Greenaway Medal was named after her in 1955. It is still awarded each year to
a children’s book illustrator.
