Oastler Renews Ten Hour Agitation
Oastler remained a leading public advocate for reduced working hours and better conditions for children.
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1845 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 57 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1845.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1845
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Paddington Rail Freight Business Develops
The railway terminus handled increasing passenger and goods business as the Great Western network expanded.
Paddle Wheel Experiments Measure Heat
Joule used carefully controlled mechanical work to measure the temperature increase of water. The work helped transform laboratory discoveries into wider applications.
Patent
Patents the pnuematic tyre
Peel Cabinet Divides Over Protection
Peel's proposal to repeal the Corn Laws divided his Conservative colleagues and briefly disrupted the government.
Peel Returns To Office After Crisis
After Russell failed to assemble a ministry Peel resumed government and proceeded with his repeal proposal.
Reform of City Privileges
Publishes a "letter to the electors of the City of London"
Reform of Health Policy
Leader of the reforms for mental health legislation, the Lunacy Act
Resignation of William Ewart Gladstone
Gladstone had previously argued that a Protestant country should not fund other churches, although he supported the increase and voted for it in the Commons.
Resignation of William Ewart Gladstone
He resigned rather than face accusations that he had compromised his principles to remain in office.
Resignation of William Ewart Gladstone
William Gladstone resigned over the Maynooth Seminary issue after Peel's government proposed increasing the annual grant for training Catholic priests.
Return Crossing Loses Propeller Blades
SS Great Britain lost propeller blades during her first homeward Atlantic passage and relied on sail power to return to Liverpool.
Single Leaf Lock Closure Developed
Brunel's entrance lock adopted an innovative single leaf caisson closure that maximised usable chamber dimensions.
Stanley Opposes Immediate Grain Repeal
Lord Stanley became a leading cabinet opponent of Peel's plan to abandon agricultural protection.
Sybil
Publication of "Sybil", leader of the "young England group" of young Tories
Sybil", leader of the "young England group" of young Tories
Publication of "Sybil", leader of the "young England group" of young Tories
young England group
Publication of "Sybil", leader of the "young England group" of young Tories
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