I've found out that:
The first solide and edible piece of chocolate was made by J S Fry in 1847
The seventh asteroid discovered was 7 Iris, discovered in 1847
Thomas Alva Edison(the inventor of the lightbulb amongst other splendid devices) was born in 1847
The first postal stamp was issued in the United Stated in 1847
The Vegetarian Society was formed in The UK in 1847
And last but not least
Our house was built in 1847
It's not a posh house but
What an old distinguished home we have!
