On this day in UK history – 24th December

On this day in UK history:

24th December 1965 - A meteorite landed on Barwell, Leicestershire weighing about 100lbs. 

Want to know more? Check out one / all of the following websites: 

• http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/leicester-city-museums/museums/nwm-art-gallery/dinosaurs/podcastthebarwellmeteorite//
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/eastmidlands/series7/barwell_meteorite.shtml
• http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/britains-largest-meteorite---landed-5582157
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