Poor Law Reform Sparks Controversy
Poor Law reform provoked nationwide debate about poverty and social responsibility during Napier's editorship.
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1834 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 47 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1834.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1834
Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 7 of 47 unique records.
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Rebellion of but down absolutist
Helps but down absolutist rebellion in Spain & Portugal
Resignation of Frederick John Robinson Goderich
Breaks with the Whigs over Irish disestablishment
Secretary for War & Colonies
Appointed Secretary for War & Colonies
Sluice Construction Programme Advanced
The dock improvement works developed the infrastructure needed to channel scouring water beneath the retaining dam.
The Last Days of Pompeii
Publication of "The Last Days of Pompeii"
University Matriculation
Matriculates at the University of Glasgow while still a child.
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