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1860 in Great Britain — Page 2

Explore 44 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1860.

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Historical records for Great Britain in 1860

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1860

Treaty of Peking

Bruce, James · Beijing · Special Envoy · Government / Liberal Party Government

11 Chinese ports are re-opened & Kowloon is ceded to Britain

1860

Treaty of Peking

Bruce, James · London · Special Envoy · Government / Liberal Party Government

A peace Treaty is signed by Prince Gong & Lord Elgin

1860

Treaty of Tianjin

Temple, Henry John · Beijing · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Warfare / Opium Wars, 2nd

The Treaty of Tianjin is accepted by China at the Convention of Bejing

1860

Victorian Frome Culverting Campaign Begins

Bristol Harbour Works · Bristol · Harbour authority · Science / Civil Engineering

A prolonged programme began covering the watercourse to improve sanitation and create usable street space. The project reduced a particular obstacle to waterfront development.

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