Resignation of Frederick Augustus
Resigns as the Commander in Chief
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1809 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 47 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1809.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1809
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River Avon Diverted Into New Cut
Jessop's dock works established a bypass channel for the tidal Avon south of the historic city harbour.
Secretary of State for War and the Colonies
Appointed Secretary for War and the Colonies
Secretary of State for War and the Colonies
Appointed Secretary for War
Stable Dock Water Levels Achieved
The impounded dock system reduced the disruption to shipping caused by Bristol's unusually large tidal range.
Treaty Promises Perpetual Friendship
The first article declared perpetual friendship between the East India Company and the Lahore state.
Wartime Army Discipline Controversy
Cobbett attacked the flogging of soldiers, a subject that placed his combative journalism in conflict with state authorities.
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