Death of John Moore
Death of John Moore
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1802 in Great Britain
Explore 52 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1802.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1802
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March
Treaty of Amiens
Together with the Treaty of Lun‚ville (1801) the Treaty of Amiens marks the end of the Second Coalition
April
Peerage
Created Viscount Palmerston. The young 3rd Lord Palmerston also inherited a vast country estate in the north of County Sligo in the west of Ireland
Portsmouth Block Mills
Samuel Bentham recommends installation of Brunel's block-making machinery at Portsmouth Dockyard.
Other events (month unknown)
Admiralty Authorises Brunel Machinery
The Admiralty endorsed Bentham's recommendation to proceed with Brunel's proposed production equipment. The process reduced dependence on traditional individually shaped components.
Apprentice Act Receives Royal Assent
Under George III the Health and Morals of Apprentices Act introduced legal requirements for cleanliness and working conditions in cotton mills.
Apprentice Night Work Faces Restriction
Robert Peel's factory law restricted the employment of apprentices at night in mills covered by the legislation.
Attorney General
Appointed Attorney General
Capture of Great Britain
Britain captures Aden from the Turks, used as a refuelling station en-route to India
Catalogue of 500 New Nebulae
Publication of "Catalogue of 500 New Nebulae"
Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars
Adds another 500 entries to The Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars, bringing the total to 2,500
Discovery of Nebulae
Herschel publishes catalogues of nebulae, 2,500 objects
Early Factory Regulation Establishes Precedent
Robert Peel the elder sponsored an early law regulating apprentices in mills, establishing a precedent for later factory hours legislation.
East India Company
Appointed President of East India Board
Editor
Appointed first Editor of the Edinburgh Review, a reforming Whig Newspaper
Egyptian Antiquities Arrive After French Defeat
Antiquities obtained following the British defeat of French forces in Egypt entered the British Museum's collections.
Election
Manages the election winning 43 Tory seats in Scotland to 2 Whigs
Factory Apprentices Gain Education Provision
The 1802 legislation sponsored by Robert Peel required instruction for apprentices employed in textile factories.
Factory Regulation
Peel sponsors legislation regulating conditions for apprentices working in textile mills.
First Factory Health Law Passed
Sir Robert Peel promoted the Health and Morals of Apprentices Act, an early attempt to regulate conditions for factory apprentices.
Floating Harbour Scheme Accepted
Bristol merchants commissioned engineer William Jessop to plan a harbour that would remain navigable despite the River Avon tidal range.
Floating Harbour Scheme Gains Backing
Bristol merchants approved a plan to hold harbour water at a navigable level despite large tidal changes. This altered the relationship between the river and urban buildings.
Frances Separation
Lives apart from Frances Nisbet as his relationship with Emma Hamilton continues.
Gas Lighting
Demonstrates practical gas lighting at the Soho works.
Governor
Appointed Governor of Malta
Health Reform
The Health & Morals of Apprentices Act, 1st textile workhouse children regulations
Introduction To The Principles of Morals and Legislation
Publication of "Introduction To The Principles of Morals & Legislation". Advocates utilitarianism, "the greatest good for the greatest number"
Maudslay Builds Precision Block Machines
Henry Maudslay supplied the expertise needed to manufacture the accurate machine tools required by Brunel's system. It showed the value of dedicated tooling for repeatable operations.
Neutrality
Under the Treaty of Amiens France withdraws from the Papal States; it fixed the borders of French Guiana; Malta, Gozo, and Comino are restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the islands are declared neutral
Peel Sponsors Apprentice Protection Law
Sir Robert Peel the elder supported the Health and Morals of Apprentices Act to regulate conditions for parish apprentices in mills.
Peerage
Created Viscount of Melville
Political Register
Cobbett founds the Political Register
Reform of Workplace Conditions
The Health & Morals of Apprentices Act, 1st textile workhouse children regulations
Register Develops Political Leading Article
Cobbett established a prominent leading article as a means of presenting sustained editorial arguments rather than only collecting news.
Return to United States
Paine returned to the United States after his years in Europe and resumed writing on religion and politics.
Rosetta Stone Enters British Museum
The Rosetta Stone was presented to the British Museum after its transfer to British possession under the capitulation of Alexandria.
Rule of Aden
Britain captures Aden from the Turks, used as a refuelling station en-route to India
Rule of Cape Colony
Britain returns Cape Colony to the Dutch
Rule of Cape Colony
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain gives up the Cape Colony (occupied after Napoleon's invasion of the United Provinces in 1803), and much of the West Indies to the Batavian Republic, and also withdraws from Egypt
Rule of Egypt
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain gives up the Cape Colony (occupied after Napoleon's invasion of the United Provinces in 1803), and much of the West Indies to the Batavian Republic, and also withdraws from Egypt
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