Legislation
Introduces the Irish Land Act to give Irish peasants comparible rights with England
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1870 in Great Britain
Explore 41 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1870.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1870
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February
Reform of Land Ownership
Introduces the Irish Land Act to give Irish peasants comparible rights with England
July
Neutrality
Forced to produce a Belgium neutrality Treaty to be signed by Prussia & France
Treaty of Benedetti
The Treaty is leaked to the Times. Forced to produce a Belgium neutrality Treaty to be signed by Prussia & France
Other events (month unknown)
Act of Union
Founds the Home Rule Association, to repeal the Act of Union with Ireland
Act of Union
Founds the Home Rule Association, to repeal the Act of Union with Ireland
Art Gallery Educational Mission
The municipal gallery published a catalogue emphasising its educational purpose and the improvement of artistic taste among Birmingham's working craftspeople.
Battersea Goods Depot Network Develops
Railway yards and sidings expanded the movement of goods through Battersea during London's industrial growth.
Broad Weir River Covering Advances
Urban engineering progressively enclosed the Frome around Broad Weir as transport and public health needs changed. This changed how vessels navigated or goods reached Bristol quays.
Budget
Proposes cuts in the arms expenditure but dies before carrying them out
Chief Cashier Becomes Sole Banknote Signatory
George Forbes becomes the sole official whose signature appears on Bank of England banknotes, establishing a tradition that continues thereafter.
Chief Secretary
Appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland
Chippenham Branch Freight Serves Industry
The Calne branch gave local manufacturers and agricultural traders a rail connection through Chippenham.
Conference of London
The Black Sea loses its neutrality. The Black Sea clauses of the Treaty of Paris are abrogated
Editor
Appointed Editor of Punch
Elementary Education Act Debates
Parliament debated the Elementary Education Act, which created school boards and changed arrangements for public elementary education.
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal
Great Eastern Undertakes Indian Ocean Cable Work
The former passenger liner participated in long distance undersea telegraph cable operations toward the Indian Ocean.
Greenwich Meridian Supports Nautical Charts
The Observatory's adopted north south reference increasingly underpinned charting and positional work. The episode illustrates the growing value of calibrated scientific instruments.
Home Rule
Founds the Home Rule Association, to repeal the Act of Union with Ireland
Home Rule
Founds the Home Rule Association, to repeal the Act of Union with Ireland
Home Rule Association
Founds the Home Rule Association, to repeal the Act of Union with Ireland
Independence of Great Britain
Founds the Home Rule Association, to repeal the Act of Union with Ireland
Independence of Ireland
Founds the Home Rule Association, to repeal the Act of Union with Ireland
Irish Home Government Campaign Organized
Isaac Butt advocated restoring an Irish legislature within the constitutional structure of the United Kingdom.
Law Moves to Scotland
Following his mother's death, the young Bonar Law moves to Scotland and joins relatives who help raise him.
Legislation
Founds the Home Rule Association, to repeal the Act of Union with Ireland
Legislation
Spokesman for the Education League. Objects to the Education Act as denominational schools would be rate subsidized
Legislation
Passes the Education Act which establishes an elementary education system in Britain
Legislation
The secret ballot is introduced. The Civil Service will recruit by competition using the Civil Service Commission. Forsters Education Act introducing primary education is passed
Legislation
The secret ballot is introduced. The Irish Land Act is passed. The Civil Service will recruit by competition using the Civil Service Commission. Forsters Education Act introducing primary education is passed
Neutrality
The Black Sea loses its neutrality. Gets France & Prussia to sign a Treaty recognizing Belgian neutrality
Reform of Civil Service
The secret ballot is introduced. The Civil Service will recruit by competition using the Civil Service Commission. Forsters Education Act introducing primary education is passed
Reform of Education
Spokesman for the Education League. Objects to the Education Act as denominational schools would be rate subsidized
Reform of Education
Passes the Education Act which establishes an elementary education system in Britain
Royal Navy Entry
Carden joins the Royal Navy and begins the naval career that eventually takes him to senior command.
Science and Culture
Publication of "Science & Culture"
Square Rigged Ships Continue Using Basin
Salthouse remained suited to the loading and accommodation of traditional sailing vessels despite advancing steam transport. The intervention adapted an old dock to later demands on port infrastructure.
The Irish Land Question
Publication of "The Irish Land Question"
Treaty Negotiations
Tells France the Spanish succession is a matter between Spain & the Hohenzollerns. Gets France & Prussia to sign a Treaty recognizing Belgian neutrality
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