Thomas Cook

Historical eventJuly 51841

Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook, the founder of the British travel company Thomas Cook & Son, organised his first excursion, escorting about 500 people from Leicester to Loughborough.

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When
Monday, July 5 1841185 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1840s
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Dates: From 1841.

What happened

Thomas Cook, the founder of the British travel company Thomas Cook & Son, organised his first excursion, escorting about 500 people from Leicester to Loughborough.

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July 5 1841 — 185 years ago, on a Monday.

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