Nelson's Column
Nelson's Column is completed in Trafalgar Square.
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1843 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 52 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1843.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1843
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Nelson's Column
Nelson's Column is constructed as a national memorial.
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Queen's College Charter
Queen's College receives a royal charter for medical and general education.
Reform of Government
Gladstone passed the Coal Vendors Act 1843 to set up a central office for employment
Remaining Ironwork Needs Additional Finance
With the masonry largely finished, the Clifton bridge project still requires roughly thirty thousand pounds for remaining ironwork, a shortfall that prevents completion of the crossing.
Return of the Druses
Publication of "Return of the Druses"
Review Enters Fifth Decade
The Edinburgh Review entered its fifth decade under Napier as an established British forum for long form intellectual criticism.
South Devon Railway Route Survey Reused
Earlier survey work by Brunel helps shape plans for extending broad-gauge railway communication from Exeter toward Plymouth.
System of Logic
Publication of "System of Logic"
Visit to Paris
Visits Louis-Philippe of France, the 1st royal visit to France since 1520
Wrought Iron Caisson Lock Designed
Brunel developed a large wrought iron caisson arrangement to increase the usable length of the improved entrance lock.
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