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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Durham => Topic started by: jacqui123 on Monday 17 December 07 17:20 GMT (UK)
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just some info please, im sure someone can help, in what year did dates change, for example i think the new year used to be in march or something please correct me if im wrong, and were there always 365 /366 days in a year
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Hi Jacqui
It changed in the 1700's where the year started at Jan & not March.
Not sure of the exact year, maybe around 1750??
Cheers
Jay
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Hi Jacqui
2nd September, 1752, here's a link to read about it:
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/gregorian1.html
Barbara :)