Royal Dutch Shell Marketing Agreement
Signs a ten-year marketing arrangement with Royal Dutch Shell because Anglo-Persian lacks a large distribution network.
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1912 in Great Britain — Page 20
Explore 785 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1912.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1912
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Saki Novel Published
Satirizes Edwardian society through the career of Comus Bassington.
Scandal
Purchases shares in Marconi after the Government agrees a contract with them
School Orchestra Composition
Writes an accessible orchestral work for St Pauls Girls School.
Secretary of State for War
Appointed Secretary of State for War and the Colonies
Secretary of State for War
Appointed Secretary of State for War and the Colonies
Smith Organises Response to Iceberg Damage
Edward John Smith assessed the seriousness of Titanic's flooding and directed the early emergency response after the collision.
Smith Receives Reports of North Atlantic Ice
Edward John Smith commanded Titanic as wireless reports from other vessels described ice hazards along the ocean route.
Smith Takes Command of Titanic Maiden Voyage
Edward John Smith commanded Titanic when she departed Southampton for New York on her inaugural Atlantic crossing.
Social Reform Essays
Examines public health, education, sexuality and social reform.
South Wales Miners Federation
Joins the South Wales Miners Federation as a young miner.
St Pauls Suite
Begins composing the St Pauls Suite for school musicians.
Studies In Radioactivity
Publication of "Studies In Radioactivity"
The Lost World
Publication of "The Lost World"
The Prince and Betty
Publishes the British edition of The Prince and Betty.
The Problems of Philosophy
Publication of "The Problems of Philosophy"
The Task of Social Hygiene
Publishes The Task of Social Hygiene.
The Three Brontes
Publishes The Three Brontes.
The Unbearable Bassington
Publishes The Unbearable Bassington under the name Saki.
Ulster Unionist Campaign
Campaigns against the Third Home Rule Bill.
What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns
Publication of "What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns for Scouts"
What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns for Scouts
Publication of "What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns for Scouts"
White Star Managing Director Role
Serves as managing director of the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, the legal owner of Titanic.
White Star Reviews Safety After Titanic Loss
Joseph Bruce Ismay's company faced pressure to improve lifeboat capacity, crew drills and protection on surviving liners.
X-Ray Crystal Diffraction
Connects diffraction angles with atomic plane spacing.
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