Vote of Confidence
The Parnellites pass a resolution of confidence in Parnell
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1891 in Great Britain
Explore 30 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1891.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1891
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February
March
Statue
A statue of John Wesley is unveiled in the City Rd
Manifesto
Issues a manifesto to the Irish in America requesting funds
April
Budget
Goschens budget has a surplus of ล2,000,000
May
Portsmouth Dockyard Superintendency
Fisher becomes Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard.
July
Victoria Law Courts
The Prince and Princess of Wales open the terracotta Victoria Law Courts.
October
Constitution of Great Britain
In the Newcastle Program proposes a policy of home rule, triennial Parliaments & reform of the House of Lords
Franchise
Proposes abolition of the double franchise
Home Rule
In the Newcastle Program proposes a policy of home rule, triennial Parliaments & reform of the House of Lords
Newcastle Program
Proposes Welsh disestablishment. Proposes a local right to veto sales of liquor. Proposes abolition of the double franchise. In the Newcastle Program proposes a policy of home rule, triennial Parliaments & reform of the House of Lords
Burial
Burial of Charles Stewart Parnell
Other events (month unknown)
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Publication of "The Refugees". Publication of "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", a compilation of collected stories
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", a compilation of collected stories
Publication of "The Refugees". Publication of "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", a compilation of collected stories
Astrophotographic Survey Contributions
Greenwich astronomers contributed photographic observations to international programmes mapping stellar positions across the sky.
Birth of Harold Alexander
Birth of Harold Alexander
Death of Charles Booth
Death of Charles Booth
Death of Charles Stewart Parnell
Death of Charles Stewart Parnell
Factory Act Strengthens Protection For Women
The Factory and Workshop Act of 1891 expanded regulatory safeguards for women and young workers in industrial workplaces.
Factory Law Raises Child Employment Age
The 1891 Factory and Workshop Act raised the minimum age of employment in factories to eleven and updated safety requirements.
Fifth Victorian Blackburn FA Cup Success
Southworth helps Rovers defeat Notts County 3โ1 in the FA Cup final, completing Blackburn's fifth victory in the competition.
First League Championship
Fred Geary contributes goals to Everton as the club wins the 1890โ91 Football League title, its first national championship.
First Lord of the Treasury
Appointed First Lord of the Treasury, a post usually held by a Prime Minister
Law Marries Annie Pitcairn Robley
Bonar Law marries Annie Pitcairn Robley, with whom he goes on to have a family.
Legislation
Free Education Act, abolishes fees for primary education
Life and Labour of the People
Publication of "Life & Labour of the People"
Reform of Education
Free Education Act, abolishes fees for primary education
Rule of Nyasaland
Nyasaland becomes a British Protectorate
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Publication of "Tess of the dUrbervilles"
The Refugees
Publication of "The Refugees". Publication of "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", a compilation of collected stories
Under Secretary
Appointed Under Secretary of India
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