Articles on 1862 in the United Kingdom, Including - 1862 International Exhibition, Hartley Colliery Disaster, 1862 English Cricket Season, London 1862 Chess Tournament, Sandyford Murder Case, Winchburgh Rail Crash, Felthouse V Bindley (Paperback)

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