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1852 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 55 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1852.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1852
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Hogge Signs Sand River Agreement
British commissioner William Hogge signed the convention acknowledging Boer self government beyond the Vaal while defining the relationship with British authorities.
Melbourne Visitors Tour Great Britain
Thousands of curious visitors paid to inspect the newly arrived steamship during its first Australian visit.
Museum Pediment Sculpture Completed
Richard Westmacott's allegorical sculpture was installed on the pediment of the British Museum's grand south entrance.
Owen Endorses Transvaal Convention
British commissioner Charles Owen joined William Hogge in agreeing the Sand River Convention with Boer representatives.
Paddington Architectural Design Collaboration Begins
Architect Matthew Digby Wyatt contributed architectural detail to Brunel's design for the new Great Western terminus.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Purchase of Balmoral Castle
Albert & Victoria purchase Balmoral Castle & its land for œ31,500
Resignation of Edward Stanley
Minority Government is defeated following the Chancellors budget
Resignation of John Russell
Forced to resign by Lord Palmerstons proposed amendment to the Militia Bill
Retractable Propeller Fitted For Sailing
The Australian refit incorporated a propeller that could be raised to reduce resistance when sailing under wind power.
Retractable Propeller Fitted For Sailing
SS Great Britain was adapted to combine steam with ocean sailing, allowing her propeller arrangement to reduce resistance when winds were favourable.
SS Great Eastern
Brunel develops the concept of an exceptionally large steamship able to reach distant destinations without refuelling.
Telegraphic Greenwich Time Distribution Begins
The observatory began distributing time signals using the electric telegraph and railway communications.
Three Mast Square Rig Installed
The former transatlantic liner received a three masted sailing arrangement suited to its longer Australian service.
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