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05/07/1841 Thomas Cook organises the first package excursion

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Thomas Cook (1808-1892) Travel agency founder

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History of Tour Operators with Thomas Cook

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Thomas Cook Pre-Departure Video

Thomas Cook escorted around 500 people, who paid one shilling each for the return train journey, on his first excursion. During the following three summers he planned and conducted outings for local temperance societies and Sunday school children.
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