New Reign Begins
Begins his reign during the constitutional crisis.
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1910 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 277 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1910.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1910
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May
Proclamation of George V
Is proclaimed king following Edward VII's death.
June
British Antarctic Expedition Begins
The expedition begins its outward voyage toward Antarctica.
Terra Nova Leaves London
Evans sails aboard Terra Nova when the expedition ship leaves London for the outward voyage.
Terra Nova Leaves London
Terra Nova leaves London at the start of Scott's Antarctic expedition.
Double English Channel Crossing
Completes a nonstop return flight across the English Channel.
Nonstop Channel Return Flight
Becomes the first pilot to make the double crossing.
Cardiff Expedition Departure
Bowers sails from Cardiff with the expedition as Terra Nova begins the long voyage south.
Terra Nova Crew
Joins the expedition as a veteran polar seaman.
Terra Nova Departure
Sails as Scott's second in command.
Terra Nova Departure
Serves as navigator on Terra Nova.
Terra Nova Expedition
Terra Nova leaves Cardiff carrying Scott's British Antarctic Expedition toward the Ross Sea.
Conciliation Bill Campaign
Campaigns for passage of the parliamentary Conciliation Bill.
Conservative Lords Negotiations
Negotiates with Conservative leaders during the constitutional crisis.
Constitutional Conference
Opens cross-party talks seeking compromise over the Lords' powers.
Constitutional Conference
Represents Conservatives in talks over House of Lords reform.
Constitutional Conference
Participates in cross-party negotiations over House of Lords powers.
Cross Party Constitutional Conference
Opens cross-party talks seeking compromise over the powers of the Lords.
Cross-Party Lords Negotiations
Negotiates unsuccessfully with Asquith's Liberal leadership.
House of Lords Negotiations
Negotiates with Conservative leaders during the constitutional crisis.
Lords Reform Negotiations
Explores compromise during the constitutional conference.
Votes for Women Lobbying
Uses WSPU organization to press for limited women's suffrage.
July
Bournemouth Air Crash
Becomes the first British pilot killed in a powered-aircraft accident.
Death of Charles Rolls
Dies when his aircraft crashes during a Bournemouth flying meeting.
Major General
Appointe Major General
Penal Reform Speech
Supports alternatives for people unable to pay fines.
Prison Reform Programme
Presents a programme intended to reduce unnecessary imprisonment.
Reform of Prisons
Presents prison reform plans to the House of Commons
Reform of Prisons
Wants to reduce the prison population, concerned by high number who cannot pay fines. Proposals include abolition of automatic imprisonment for non-payment of fines. Introduces a Penal Code to Parliament
August
Birth of Charles Crichton
Birth of Charles Crichton
Cape Town Call
Terra Nova calls at Cape Town during the voyage south.
Cape Town Ship Operations
Evans supervises shipboard duties while Terra Nova calls at Cape Town on the outward voyage.
Constitution of Great Britain
Considers a Grand Coalition to resolve the constitutional crisis
Cradley Heath Chainmakers Strike
Leads women chainmakers during their campaign for minimum wages.
Minimum Wage Campaign
Helps secure acceptance of the new statutory wage rate.
September
Cape Town Departure
Terra Nova departs Cape Town for Australia and New Zealand.
Scott Joins Terra Nova
Scott joins Terra Nova before the expedition continues from Cape Town.
Birth of Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins is born in London.
British Actor Born
The future British stage and film actor is born.
Astronomer Royal Appointment
Becomes Astronomer Royal and director at Greenwich.
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