1781

1781 was the year that Johan Wessel's Anno 7603 was first published. (PROSE: The Adventuress of Henrietta Street)

On 12 December, Melanie Bush arrived in Berkshire from 12 December 2003 and met her ancestor Henry Hallam. (AUDIO: Catch-1782)

William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. (PROSE: Neptune)

Francis Dashwood, the founder of the Hellfire Club, died. (AUDIO: Jago & Son)