Scientific Expedition Objective
It was the expressed hope of the RGS that this expedition would be "scientific primarily, with exploration and the Pole as secondary objects".
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Explore 277 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1910.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1910
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Scientific Programme
Leads the expedition's scientific staff.
Scientific Staff Organisation
Wilson coordinates the expedition's scientific programme and specialist staff before departure for Antarctica.
Second Biplane Flies
Successfully flies his second self-built aeroplane.
Short-Story Collection Published
Includes historical tales linked by recurring young characters.
Sirhowy School
Leaves school at thirteen and enters mining work.
Sixth League Championship
Hampton leads Villa's scoring during the club's sixth league-title season.
Sixth League Championship
Ramsay guides Villa to a sixth league title in the 1909/10 season.
South Pole Objective
In his expedition prospectus, Scott stated that its main objective was "to reach the South Pole, and to secure for the British Empire the honour of this achievement".
Succession
Succeeds as King of Great Britain
Terra Nova Expedition
George Clarke Simpson joins Scott's Terra Nova expedition as meteorologist and prepares to direct the expedition's weather observations.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Joins Terra Nova as surgeon and parasitologist.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Accompanies Captain Scott on the "Terra Nova" expedition to the South Pole, 1910-12.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Joins Terra Nova as leader of the eastern exploration party.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Alfred Cheetham joins Scott's Terra Nova expedition as an experienced Antarctic seaman.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Joins Scott's expedition as an assistant zoologist.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Joins the expedition as a motor mechanic.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Accompanies Scott on the ill fated "Terra Nova" expedition to the South Pole, 1910-12.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Joins Scott's expedition as an animal transport specialist.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Lawrence Oates accompanies Scott's Terra Nova expedition and takes responsibility for the ponies used during the planned southern journey.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Joins Scott's expedition with responsibility for ponies.
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Joins the expedition to lead geological fieldwork.
Terra Nova Expedition Funding
Scott completes a funding campaign combining government grants, private donations and subscriptions to finance the British Antarctic Expedition.
Terra Nova Hut Trial
The prefabricated winter hut is trial-erected at Lyttelton, allowing construction faults to be corrected before departure for Antarctica.
Terra Nova Motor Tractor Preparation
Day prepares the expedition's motor tractors and associated equipment for experimental mechanical hauling on the Ross Ice Shelf.
Terra Nova Scientific Programme
Wilson organizes a scientific staff covering meteorology, magnetism, geology, glaciology, marine biology, zoology and cartography.
The History of Mr Polly
Publication of "The History of Mr Polly"
The Secret Sharer
Publication of "The Secret Sharer"
The Sleeper Awakes Revision
Wells published a revised version of his futuristic novel as The Sleeper Awakes.
Titanic Structural Work
Contributes technical work to Titanic's structure while construction proceeds at Queen's Island.
Toynbee Hall
Works as secretary for Toynbee Hall
Ulster Unionist Organization
Strengthens Unionist organization against prospective Irish Home Rule.
Under Secretary of State for India
Appointed Under Secretary of State for India from 1910 to 1914
Unification
Parliament ratifies the National Conventions constitution for a unified Government
Vice Chairman
Elected vice-chairman of the party
War Office Operational Planning
Coordinates operational preparations within the War Office.
Western Geological Party
Plans exploration west of McMurdo Sound.
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