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1501-1800

1570	First reference to a market place
1607	First (Royal) Grant of market
1700	Foundation of William John's charity to support schools in Stroud
1755	First Stroud dispensary
1769	First stagecoach to London
1779	Opening of Stroudwater canal
1788	King George III visit to Stroud
1789	Opening of Thames and Severn canal
1794	First Playhouse
1800s	Coming of steam power

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