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| 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 |
