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Peter Thorneycroft Biography and Timeline

Follow Peter Thorneycroft through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Peter Thorneycroft, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1953–1957Years on this page

1953

Steel Denationalisation

President of the Board of Trade · London · Economy / Steel Industry

The Iron and Steel Act begins returning nationalised steel companies to private ownership.

Role range: 1951-1957

1957

1 June 1957

Premium Bonds

Chancellor of the Exchequer · London · Economy / Savings

The first Premium Bond prize draw encourages household saving through tax-free prizes.

Role range: 1957-1958

Records, sources and methodology

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