Battle of Game Tree
FitzClarence is wounded during the unsuccessful British attack on Boer positions at Game Tree near Mafeking.
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1899 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 119 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1899.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1899
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December
Battle of Game Tree
Martineau rescues a wounded comrade near the Boer trenches despite being wounded repeatedly during the withdrawal.
Promotion to Captain
Carden is promoted to captain in December 1899, correcting the supplied 1887 captain date.
South Africa Staff Appointment
Joins Lord Roberts in South Africa as chief of staff after the early British defeats.
Other events (month unknown)
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
A Doncaster member of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants proposes that the Trade Union Congress call a special conference to bring together all the left-wing organisations into a single body
Arrest of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Taken prisoner by the Boers after the derailment of his armoured train near Colenso
Battle of Spion Kop
Takes part in the Battle of Spion Kop
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff in Natal during the 2nd Boer War
Chief Whip
Appointed Chief Liberal Whip
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief in South Africa
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief in South Africa
Copley Medal
Awarded the Copley Medal
FA Cup Final Scoring Contribution
Priest featured in Sheffield United's attack as the Blades overwhelmed Derby County to win their first FA Cup.
First Sheffield United FA Cup Win
Foulke kept goal as Sheffield United defeated Derby County 4-1 in the FA Cup final, strengthening his reputation as a formidable goalkeeper.
Fourth League Championship
Ramsay's team secures a fourth league championship in the 1898/99 season.
Fourth League Title
Garraty contributes to the team that secures Villa's fourth league championship.
Indian Currency Committee
The Fowler Committee recommends a gold-based monetary system for British India.
Labour Party
A Doncaster member of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants proposes that the Trade Union Congress call a special conference to bring together all the left-wing organisations into a single body
Labour Party
Proposes to his union branch that the Trade Union Congress call a special conference to bring together left-wing organisations into a single body
Liberal Imperialist Alignment
Joins Liberal Imperialists favouring the war and a more assertive foreign policy.
Liberal Imperialists
Joins the Liberal Imperialists who favor the war & a more aggressive foreign policy
MacMilans Magazine
Publication of "Savrola", serialised in "MacMilans Magazine" for a fee of 100 pounds
Major
Appointed Major
Major General
Appointed Major General
Morning Post
Appointed War correspondent in South Africa for The Morning Post
Observatory South Building Completed
A new physical observatory building extended facilities for astrophysical and related research.
Retirement from Glasgow Chair
Retires from the Chair of Natural Philosophy after fifty-three years.
River Works Construction Expands
The Aswan dam project expanded its construction activities around the Nile channel and associated masonry foundations.
Savrola
Publication of "Savrola", serialised in "MacMilans Magazine" for a fee of 100 pounds
Savrola", serialised in "MacMilans Magazine
Publication of "Savrola", serialised in "MacMilans Magazine" for a fee of 100 pounds
Siege of Ladysmith
Takes part in operations around the siege and relief of Ladysmith.
South African War Economic Questions
The outbreak of the South African War intensified discussion of imperial expenditure and trade while Johnstone edited the publication.
Studies at Liverpool University College
Strachey attended University College Liverpool before continuing his studies in Cambridge.
Tales of Space and Time
Wells published Tales of Space and Time, collecting science fiction stories.
The River War Published
Churchill published The River War, a history of the Sudan campaign that combined narrative with political criticism.
Tower of Varieties
The entertainment venue later known as Birmingham Hippodrome opens to audiences.
Viceroy
Appointed Viceroy of India
War Correspondent
Goes to South Africa as a military correspondent for the Daily Telegraph. Appointed War correspondent in South Africa for The Morning Post
When the Sleeper Wakes
Wells published When the Sleeper Wakes, imagining a dystopian future society.
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