D'Arcy Concession Government Review
The Foreign Office reviews the history and strategic significance of D'Arcy's Persian petroleum concession.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1913 in Great Britain
Explore 184 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1913.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1913
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January
Death of James Hamilton
Death of James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn
Expedition Closure
Helps close the Cape Evans hut before departure.
Terra Nova Return
Returns in Terra Nova for the expedition's final relief.
Final Cape Evans Departure
Evans oversees the final departure from Cape Evans as Terra Nova takes the remaining expedition members north from Antarctica.
February
News of Polar Party Losses
The world was informed of the tragedy when Terra Nova reached Oamaru, New Zealand.
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Jackson opens Britain's first purpose-built repertory theatre in Birmingham.
March
Political Fund Legislation
Permits union political funds while allowing members to opt out.
Political Levy Reform
Helps Labour benefit from lawful political levies with individual opt-outs.
Political Levy Reform
Welcomes restoration of trade-union political fund powers.
Trade Union Act
Secures Royal Assent for the Trade Union Act.
Trade Union Act Campaign
Strengthens Labour financing after the Osborne judgment restrictions.
Trade Union Act Royal Assent
Secures Royal Assent for the Trade Union Act.
Trade Union Act Support
Supports legislation restoring trade-union political funding rights.
Union Political Funds
Permits trade union political funds while allowing members to opt out.
Diplomatic Proposal at London
Proposes an Anglo-German "naval holiday" to reduce expenditure on armaments
Birth of Walter Winterbottom
Birth of Walter Winterbottom
April
Arrest of Emily Pankhurst
Imprisoned for inciting people to place explosives outside Lloyd George's house
Conspiracy Conviction
Is sentenced for inciting the bombing of Lloyd George's house.
Three-Year Prison Sentence
Begins hunger striking after receiving a three-year sentence.
First Issue Published
Directs the weekly magazine from its first issue.
New Statesman Editor
Becomes founding editor of the New Statesman.
New Statesman Founded
Co-founds the New Statesman with Sidney Webb.
Progressive Weekly Launched
Creates a weekly review of politics, society and literature.
FA Cup Final Clean Sheet
Keeps a clean sheet as Aston Villa defeat Sunderland.
FA Cup Winning Goal
Barber scores the decisive goal in the 1913 FA Cup final.
Sunderland Double Chase Ends at Crystal Palace
Gladwin appears in Sunderland's defence during the FA Cup final against Aston Villa; a 1–0 loss denies the league champions a domestic double.
Cat and Mouse Act
Introduces temporary release for hunger-striking prisoners in poor health.
Temporary Prisoner Discharge
Allows recovered prisoners to be returned to complete their sentences.
Football League Championship
Helps Sunderland win the Football League championship.
Football League Championship
Manages Sunderland to the Football League championship.
Sunderland League Title
Contributes important goals during the club's title-winning campaign.
Sunderland Managerial Title
Guides the club close to a league and cup double.
May
Birth of Sid James
Birth of Sid James, born Solomon Joel Cohen
Peace Conference
Hosts renewed peace negotiations between the Balkan allies and the Ottoman Empire.
Armament
The new Naval Law is passed by the Reichstag in order to expand the German navy
Birth of Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing is born in Kenley, Surrey.
British Actor Born
The future British film and television actor is born.
Signing Pressure
Warns the delegations that they must sign the prepared settlement or leave London.
First Balkan War Settlement
Uses London diplomacy to manage disputes among the Balkan states.
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