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1893 in Great Britain
Explore 28 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1893.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1893
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23Named events on this page
21Named people on this page
7Places on this page
January
Birth of Ivor Novello
Birth of Ivor Novello
April
Death of Edward Henry Stanley
Death of Edward Henry Stanley
July
Marriage
George V marries Mary of Teck
Marriage
George V marries May of Teck
August
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha
September
Home Rule
Irish Home Rule Bill, approved by the House of Commons
Irish Home Rule
Irish Home Rule Bill, approved by the House of Commons
Reform of Parliament
Irish Home Rule Bill, approved by the House of Commons
Home Rule
Irish Home Rule Bill, rejected by the House of Lords
Irish Home Rule
Irish Home Rule Bill, rejected by the House of Lords
Reform of Parliament
Irish Home Rule Bill, rejected by the House of Lords
Other events (month unknown)
Barrack Room Ballads
Publication of "Barrack Room Ballads"
Bournville Village
Cadbury begins developing housing and community amenities around the Bournville factory.
Draw Bridge Reach Becomes Underground
Completion of covering works transformed another conspicuous stretch of the historic tidal channel into subsurface infrastructure. Its consequences survived in the location of streets and waterside infrastructure.
Egyptian Army Training Reorganised
Strengthens training, discipline and staff organisation within the Egyptian Army.
First FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the decisive goal against Everton as Wolverhampton Wanderers secure the first FA Cup triumph in the club’s history.
Frank May Advances Scandal
Frank May resigns after unauthorised advances from the Chief Cashier's Office expose weaknesses in the Bank of England's internal controls.
Home Rule
Gladstones Home Rule Bill is defeated in the Lords
Independence of Great Britain
Gladstones Home Rule Bill is defeated in the Lords
Independence of Ireland
Gladstones Home Rule Bill is defeated in the Lords
Lady Windermeres Fan
Publication of "Lady Windermeres Fan"
Overhead Railway Reaches Dock District
The elevated railway's Custom House station served the northern edge of the Salthouse waterfront. Its significance lay in the relationship between docks and adjoining quays.
Second Sunderland First Division Crown
Campbell remains the principal finisher as Sunderland retains the English league title, establishing the side among the dominant teams of the decade.
Shaftesbury Memorial
The Shaftesbury Memorial is erected in Piccadilly Circus, London
Small Heath Second Division Scoring Prowess
Fred Wheldon led Small Heath’s forward line during its inaugural Second Division campaign, helping the side finish at the top of the table in 1892–93.
Textbook of Biology
Wells published a Textbook of Biology drawing on his scientific education.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Publication of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes"
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