Rule of Hong Kong
Negotiates the Treaty of Nanking under which China cedes Hong Kong to Britain
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1842 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 49 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1842.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1842
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Rule of Hong Kong
Under the Treaty of Nanking Hong Kong is ceded to Britain
South Entrance Lock Enlargement Begins
Work began on rebuilding the southern Cumberland Basin entrance to admit larger vessels using Bristol's port.
Treaty of Nanking
Under the Treaty of Nanking Hong Kong is ceded to Britain
Treaty of Nanking
Negotiates the Treaty of Nanking under which China cedes Hong Kong to Britain
Treaty of Nanking
The Treaty of Nanjing ends the 1st Opium War between Britain & China
Treaty of Nanking
Under the Treaty of Nanking Hong Kong is ceded to Britain. Opens up Canton, Amoy, Foochow, Nangpo & Shanghai, known as "the Treaty ports"
Treaty of Webster-Ashburton
Settles a border dispute between Canada & the USA
Western Uses Liverpool As Alternate Port
Great Western began alternating her British terminus between Bristol and Liverpool during 1842.
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