Plowden Leads Atomic Energy Authority
Edwin Plowden becomes chairman of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, which assumes responsibility for major atomic energy activities.
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Edwin Plowden Biography and Timeline
Follow Edwin Plowden through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Edwin Plowden, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1954–1957Years on this page
1954
1955
Plowden Oversees Nuclear Industry Expansion
Plowden oversees an organisation responsible for developing nuclear research, materials and generating projects.
1956
Plowden Oversees Calder Hall Commissioning
The Atomic Energy Authority under Plowden supervises the transition of Calder Hall toward operational service.
Plowden Welcomes Public Nuclear Opening
The opening of Calder Hall highlights the Authority's prominent role in Britain's atomic energy programme.
1957
Plowden Develops Authority Programme
The Atomic Energy Authority continues investing in reactor research and the development of British nuclear technologies.
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