The last decade of the twentieth century witnessed a rise in pupil numbers from 500 to 900.

The first decade of the 21st century has witnessed renewed interest in the site.

The decade of the 1870s witnessed the earliest Catholic education in the area.

The past decade has witnessed the radical restructuring of public service system in the libraries.

The following decade witnessed an even greater rate of increase, as the 1901 census shows the population totalled 3,500 people.

And the past decade has witnessed an exoticism that often seems more than a little forced.

The present decade has witnessed the greatest growth in museum construction since the 19th century.

Both sides agree that the last decade has witnessed great improvements in community mental health programs.

The last two decades have witnessed a slow but steady recovery.

The same decade had witnessed a revolution in scientists' understanding of Earth's climate.