Greenwich Observatory Leadership
Takes national leadership of British positional astronomy.
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1910 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 277 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1910.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1910
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September
October
Birth of Barbara Castle
Birth of Barbara Castle
Melbourne Arrival
Reaches Melbourne and learns of Amundsen's southern plans.
Gordon Bennett Aviation Trophy
Wins the Gordon Bennett international aviation race.
International Air Race Victory
Sets a major British success in competitive flying.
Amundsen Challenge Revealed
Scott did not know that he would be in a race until he received Amundsens telegram in Melbourne.
Amundsen Telegram Received
Scott receives Amundsen's telegram in Melbourne and learns that the Norwegian expedition is also attempting the South Pole.
Amundsen Telegram Received
Scott receives Amundsen's telegram announcing Fram is bound for Antarctica.
South Pole Race Revealed
The message reveals that Amundsen will also attempt the South Pole.
November
Constitution of Great Britain
The 3rd reading of the Finance Bill is carried in the House of Commons
Constitution of Great Britain
The King secretly tells Asquith if the Liberals return he will create extra peers
Royal Peer Assurance
The King privately indicates willingness to create peers if the Liberals return.
Black Friday
Police have to use force & 115 demonstrators are arrested. A deputation of 300 women march on the Commons
Black Friday Demonstration
Leads suffrage campaigners during the Black Friday confrontation.
Black Friday Protest
Participates in the suffrage demonstration outside Parliament.
Demonstrations
Police have to use force & 115 demonstrators are arrested. A deputation of 300 women march on the Commons
Suffrage Demonstration
Joins militant campaigners confronting police during Black Friday.
Votes for Women Protest
Continues pressure for parliamentary action on women's voting rights.
Government Complex Construction
Construction advances on the new administrative seat of government.
Lyttelton Harbour Departure
Pennell handles Terra Nova during the ship's departure from Lyttelton for Port Chalmers.
Union Buildings Cornerstone
The cornerstone of Baker's Union Buildings complex is laid.
Election
Parliament is dissolved so that the Parliament Act can be taken to the electorate
November Parliament Dissolution
Parliament is dissolved so the Lords dispute can be taken to the electorate.
Parliament
Parliament is dissolved so that the Parliament Act can be taken to the electorate
New Zealand Departure
Terra Nova leaves New Zealand for Antarctica.
Port Chalmers Final Departure
Wilson sails from Port Chalmers when Terra Nova begins the final leg toward Antarctica.
Constitution of Great Britain
The Finance Bill is rejected in the Lords by 350 votes to 75. The Commons is prorogued & a general election campaign begins
Election
The Commons is prorogued & a general election campaign begins
Cambrian Combine Dispute
Acts during the escalating Cambrian Combine industrial dispute.
Colonial Office Leadership
Assumes responsibility for Britain's overseas colonial administration.
Colonial Secretary Appointment
Becomes Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Lyttelton Final Stores Preparation
Bowers oversees final preparation and restowage of supplies before Terra Nova's departure from New Zealand.
South Wales Miners Support
Supports South Wales miners during the industrial conflict.
South Wales Mining Conflict
Supports negotiations concerning miners' wages and working conditions.
Tonypandy Labour Campaign
Uses parliamentary influence to defend organized labour interests.
December
Antarctic Pack Ice Entered
Terra Nova enters the Antarctic pack ice and begins a prolonged struggle through heavy floes.
December Election Campaign
Retains his Dundee parliamentary seat in the December election.
Dundee Liberal Campaign
Returns to Parliament as a Liberal member for Dundee.
Election
Very little change from January but enough to push the Parliament Act through
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Dundee with an increased majority
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