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On top of Philly news Black history: Philadelphia’s explosive and violent 19th century race riots The city was home to the largest free African American population in the country, but racism led to destructive clashes. 'Destruction by Fire of Pennsylvania Hall,' by J.T. Bowen, 1838 Feb. 26, 2021, 11:45 a.m. �� Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn email newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Early 19th century Philadelphia might have seemed like a budding haven for free Black people. Leading up to the Civil War, the city ...

The Corris Railway is set to welcome visitors to an annual gala day (Pic: RHEILFFORDD CORRIS RAILWAY) AFTER the ordering and cutting of the metal for the cab of the new Corris Railway Falcon 0-4-2ST the project has taken another step forward. Talks between the Corris and Alan Keef Ltd, the builders of the new locomotive, took place at the end of January and as a result a target completion date has been agreed. Alan Keef Ltd holds Open Days in late summer/early autumn every two years at its works near Ross on Wye with the proceeds going to charity.