THEME Government, power and politics
England & Wales Census 1821
The census of 1821 was the third census to be taken in England and Wales. It took place on 28th May. Most of the census material was destroyed.
Read MoreMargaret Thatcher Scientist
Margaret Thatcher, scientist first, politician second?
Read MoreMargaret Thatcher 1979
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Britains first female PM
Read MoreRemembrance Day 1944
Remembering Remembrance Day
Read MoreArmistice Day 1918
A Day Of Remembrance…
Read MoreBattle of Mons 1914
Battle of Mons 1914
Read MoreBritain Declares War on Germany 1914
Britain declares war 1914
Read MoreGallant Little Belgium 1914
The resistance of Belgium against German invasion 1914
Read MoreSpencer Perceval shot dead 1812
The death of Spencer Perceval, British Prime Minister shot dead in 1812 the year of the famous overture midst of the Napoleonic Wars and after the French Revolution.
Read MoreThe Corn Laws 1815
The implementation of the Corn Laws 1815 had a profound effect on the people of Britain, how did families cope with the hardship they found themselves in?
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