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֍ Sir Thomas Stanley, 2nd Lord Stanley created 1st Earl of Derby
1435
֍ Henry VII visited Knowsley
1495
֍ Landscaped gardens constructed by Capability Brown at Knowsley Hall
1770s
֍ The 'Derby' horse race founded by 12th Earl
1780
֍ Menagerie founded at Knowsley Park
1780s
֍ Prince Regent George IV entertained at Knowsley Hall
1820
֍ Construction begins on Church of St. Mary the Virgin, built at the expense of 13th Earl of Derby
1841
֍ St. Mary's Church consecrated
1844
֍ Knowsley Tithe Map and Apportionment Schedule completed
1847
֍ A Derby Memorial Chapel (including an effigy) erected by public subscription in St. Mary's Church to the memory of 14th Earl
1871
֍ Yew tree planted in St. Mary's churchyard and celebrations took place in the village to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee - 20 June 1887
1887
֍ State dining room refurbished at Knowsley Hall
1890
֍ Lych-gate added to entranceway to St Mary's Church
1895
֍ Foundation stone of the new Village Hall laid by the Earl and Countess of Derby. A time capsule in the form of a sealed bottle containing local newspapers and coins was placed in the corner cavity - 29th May
1896
֍ Official opening of Knowsley Village Hall, a gift of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby to the village - 21st February 1897
1897
֍ Western Gateway to Knowsley Church rebuilt
1899
֍ Carved tower screen added to Knowsley Church. A gift of 16th Earl of Derby in gratitude for the safe return of his children from Africa
1904
֍ South Wall mosaic of St. Mary's Church started
1912
֍ Royal visit to Knowsley by King George V and Queen Mary
1913
֍ Edward George Villiers, 17th Earl of Derby recruits the first of four battalions of 'Liverpool Pals': 17th battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment
1915
֍ Peace celebrations at Knowsley Park
1919
֍ A gift of Memorial Windows - 'Victory and Self Sacrifice' given to St. Mary's Church by 17th Earl and his wife
1923
֍ Carved oak front cover added to the church font
1930
֍ Royal visit to Knowsley by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
1938
֍ Pulpit in memory of Rev. F.A.H. Score added to St. Mary's Church
1945
֍ Princess Margaret visits Knowsley Hall
1950
֍ Queen Elizabeth II visits Knowsley Hall
1954
֍ Opening by Lord Rosebury, of the Memorial Gates on Knowsley Lane in memory of 17th Earl of Derby
1958
֍ Knowsley Safari Park created on a part of the Knowsley Estate
1971
֍ Grand Lodge of Knowsley Estate demolished
֍ M57 motorway built crossing part of the Knowsley Park Estate
֍ Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley created
1974
֍ Dedication of a Chapel in St. Mary's Church, in memory of Maud Cook, popular local school teacher who died in 1974
֍ Demolition of Tincle Peg Cottages
֍ Major restoration work carried out at St. Mary's Church
1981
֍ Burial in Knowsley St. Mary's churchyard of Edward, 18th Earl of Derby
֍ Edward Richard William Stanley becomes 19th Earl of Derby following the death of his uncle
֍ Appraisal of Knowsley Village's Conservation Area completed
2005
֍ Masterplan approved to build an estate of around 150 new homes and some business units on Knowsley Lane, to be called Earlsfield Park
2017
֍ Groundwork begins on the new Earlsfield Park estate, construction period to be around three years
2019
֍ The whole year 2020 was dominated by the Coronavirus COVID-19. Working from home or being on furlough became the new normal, together with social distancing measures and the wearing of face coverings
2020
֍ Regeneration of Lord Derby Memorial Playing Fields, Knowsley Lane begins with resurfacing of the pitches - July 2021
֍ Public urged throughout the year to become vaccinated against the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19)
֍ Following the successful COVID-19 vaccination programme, the government removes the remaining legal restrictions to public freedom - February 2022
