Death of Author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
Death of Author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson-better known as "Alice in Wonderland" creator Lewis Carroll
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1898 in Great Britain
Explore 56 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1898.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1898
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January
The Turn of the Screw
Henry James publishes "The Turn of the Screw"
March
Mahmud Force Located near Atbara
Concentrates against Emir Mahmud's army after intelligence identifies its fortified position near the Atbara.
April
Atbara Camp Assault Prepared
Completes preparations for a dawn assault against the strongly defended Mahdist camp on the Atbara.
Battle of Atbara
Horatio Kitchener defeats the Khalifa, leader of the dervishes in Sudan, at the Battle of Atbara. Angloian forces crush 6,000 Sudanese
Emir Mahmud Captured
Takes Emir Mahmud prisoner after the Anglo-Egyptian victory at Atbara.
Indian Currency Committee Appointed
The Fowler Committee is appointed to examine Indian currency reform and determine how the rupee can be placed on a stable gold basis.
Atbara Victory Opens Road to Omdurman
Uses the Atbara victory to prepare the final advance against the Khalifa's main army.
June
Major
Appointed Major
August
Fashoda Incident
Ordered to Fashoda to oppose French claims
Ordered to Fashoda to oppose French claims
Ordered to Fashoda to oppose French claims
British Antarctic Expedition
Newnes stipulated that Borchgrevinks expedition must sail under the British flag, and be styled the British Antarctic Expedition. Borchgrevink readily agreed to this, even though only two of the entire expedition party were British
Southern Cross Expedition
Newnes stipulated that Borchgrevinks expedition must sail under the British flag, and be styled the British Antarctic Expedition. Borchgrevink readily agreed to this, even though only two of the entire expedition party were British. Borchgrevink eventually managed to persuade publisher Sir George Newnes (whose business rival Alfred Harmsworth was backing the RGS venture) to meet the full cost of his expedition, some £40,000 (approximately £3,979,500 in 2016)
Southern Cross Expedition
Southern Cross left London on 23 August 1898, after inspection by HRH the Duke of York (the future King George V), who presented a Union Flag
Final Nile Advance Begun
Leads the reinforced Anglo-Egyptian army south for the decisive campaign against Omdurman.
Gunboat Flotilla Supports Omdurman Advance
Coordinates river gunboats with the army to bombard positions and protect the advance toward Omdurman.
September
Kerreri Position Selected
Forms a defensive position near Kerreri before the Khalifa's army launches its main attack.
Battle of Omdurman
Results in British control of the Upper Nile. Counter-attacks the Dervishes & marches into Omdurman. Attacked by Abdullah at Egeiga 4 miles from Omdurman
Capture of Omdurman
Results in British control of the Upper Nile
Khalifa Army Pursued after Omdurman
Orders pursuit after the Mahdist army collapses during the Battle of Omdurman.
Mahdist Capital Occupied
Occupies the Mahdist capital after defeating the Khalifa's main army outside the city.
Mahdist Main Assault Repulsed
Directs concentrated rifle, machine-gun and artillery fire that breaks the principal Mahdist assault.
Gordon Memorial Service Held
Participates in a memorial ceremony for General Gordon after the capture of Khartoum.
Capture of Khartoum
Enters Khartoum
Fashoda Incident
A flotilla of British gunboats arrives at the isolated Fashoda fort, led by Lord Kitchener
Reaches Fashoda where Colonel Marchand is claiming the region for France
Reaches Fashoda where Colonel Marchand is claiming the region for France
Anglo-Egyptian Administration Prepared
Begins arrangements for military and civil administration after the reconquest of Khartoum and Omdurman.
Fashoda Negotiations Conducted
Conducts formal discussions with Marchand while both sides avoid an armed confrontation at Fashoda.
Sudan Reconquest Declared Successful
Reports effective Anglo-Egyptian control of the Nile valley after the Omdurman victory.
October
Crisis
Rejects talks with France until the French troops are withdrawn from Fashoda
Fashoda Incident
Rejects talks with France until the French troops are withdrawn from Fashoda. Brings Britain & France to the verge of war but ends in a diplomatic victory for Britain
November
Fashoda Incident
The French Government orders its forces to withdraw during the Fashoda Incident
Withdrawal Negotiations at Fashoda
The French Government orders its forces to withdraw during the Fashoda Incident
Fashoda incident passes off peacefully when the French recall Marchand
The Fashoda incident passes off peacefully when the French recall Marchand
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Aswan Low Dam Construction
Aird's firm begins constructing the dam, locks and associated works across the Nile.
Aswan Low Dam Design
Willcocks prepares the principal irrigation design for the first Aswan Dam.
Aswan Low Dam Engineering
Baker provides senior engineering leadership for construction of the masonry dam.
Burial
1st State funeral in Westminster Abbey since Pitt
Burial
Buried in Westminster Abbey
Cabot Tower Opens
Cabot Tower opens as a memorial to John Cabot.
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