Discovery of Ancient Honours
Discovers Scotlands ancient honours in Edinburgh Castle, not seen since Charles II
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1817 in Great Britain
Explore 10 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1817.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1817
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Battersea Industrial Business Faces Difficulties
Despite technical innovation Brunel's woodworking enterprise continued to face serious commercial and financial problems.
Board of Control
Appointed President of the Board of Control
Cobbett Flees to United States
Fearing prosecution amid restrictions on political dissent, Cobbett left Britain for the United States while maintaining his publication.
Editor
Appointed Editor of The Scotsman
Gold Sovereign
The Royal Mint issues the modern sovereign as the principal 20-shilling gold coin.
Literary Judgements Shape Publishing
The authority of the Edinburgh Review placed its critical essays among the prominent influences on authors and publishers.
Rob Roy
Publication of "Rob Roy"
Scotsman
Founder Editor of The Scotsman
Suspension of Habeas Corpus Context
The government's suspension of habeas corpus sharpened concerns about radical agitation and prompted Cobbett's departure from Britain.
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