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1912 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 785 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1912.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1912
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February
Terra Nova Cannot Collect Party
Campbell's six men face an unexpected Antarctic winter.
March
Militant Suffrage Protest
Is arrested during renewed militant action for women's voting rights.
Window-Smashing Campaign
Leads a coordinated window-smashing protest in central London.
Attempt to Meet Polar Party
He waits six days hoping to meet Scott's returning party.
One Ton Depot Relief Journey
Reaches One Ton Depot with a dog team and supplies.
Oates Condition Deteriorates
Oates's frostbitten feet worsen severely as the polar party struggles north across the Barrier.
Inexpressible Island Snow Cave
Campbell's men begin converting a snowdrift into a cramped winter shelter after accepting that ship relief will not arrive.
Death of Lawrence Edward Grace Oates
Leaves Scott's tent during the return from the South Pole, sacrificing himself as the party struggles northward
Death of Lawrence Oates
Oates, whose condition was aggravated by an old war-wound to the extent that he was barely able to walk, voluntarily left the tent and walked to his death.
Death of Lawrence Oates
Scott wrote that Oates last words were, "I am just going outside and may be some time.". Oates, whose condition was aggravated by an old war-wound to the extent that he was barely able to walk, voluntarily left the tent and walked to his death
Death of Lawrence Oates
Leaves the tent during a blizzard while critically ill.
Oates Death Recorded
Scott records Oates leaving the tent during a blizzard after weeks of worsening frostbite and exhaustion.
Oates Leaves Final Camp
His sacrifice is intended to improve his companions' survival chances.
Oates Leaves the Tent
Scott records Oates's farewell before Oates, badly weakened and scarcely able to walk, leaves the tent during a blizzard and walks to his death.
Death of Lawrence Oates
Leaves the tent and dies during the return journey.
Armament
Announces in the Commons that for every German battleship built Britain should build 2
Diplomatic Proposal at London
Proposes a "Naval holiday", a suspension of naval construction by Britain & Germany
Scott Suffers Severe Frostbite
Scott records serious frostbite in his right foot as the three survivors approach One Ton Depot.
Final Camp Established
After walking a further 20 miles, the three remaining men made their final camp on 19 March, 11 miles (18 km) short of One Ton Depot, but 24 miles (38 km) beyond the original intended location of the depot.
Final Camp Near One Ton Depot
Bowers reaches the final camp with Scott and Wilson while a worsening blizzard prevents further progress.
Final Camp Near One Ton Depot
Wilson reaches the final camp with Scott and Bowers approximately eleven miles short of One Ton Depot.
Titanic Belfast Assignment
Joins Titanic at Belfast as an officer while the new liner is being prepared for service.
Birth of Wilfrid Brambell
Birth of Wilfrid Brambell
Titanic Junior Officer Arrival
Joins Titanic at Belfast with the junior deck officers before the ship's trials and delivery voyage.
Coal Mines Minimum Wage Act
Secures passage of the Coal Mines Minimum Wage Act.
Coal Mines Minimum Wage Act
Secures passage of the Coal Mines Minimum Wage Act.
Coal Wage District Boards
Creates district boards to set minimum underground wage rates.
Death of Edward Wilson
Dies with Scott and Bowers in the final camp.
Death of Henry Bowers
Dies with Scott and Wilson during the return journey.
Death of Henry Robertson Bowers
Dies with Scott and Wilson in their final camp during the return from the South Pole
Final Camp
Dies with Wilson and Bowers near One Ton Depot.
Final Diary Entry
Scott writes his final diary entry while the surviving polar party remains trapped by a blizzard near One Ton Depot.
Final Diary Entry
Writes his final diary entry near One Ton Depot.
National Coal Strike Settlement
Creates district boards to establish minimum underground wage rates.
Polar Party Final Camp
Scott, Wilson and Bowers die in their tent soon afterward.
Cape Evans Command
Takes command at Cape Evans after Evans is invalided home.
Dog Team Journey
Attempts to meet Scott's returning party with dog teams.
Exile from British Arrest
Directs suffrage strategy from France through clandestine communications.
Flight to Paris
Escapes to Paris to avoid arrest for militant conspiracy.
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