Pirrie Oversees Expanding Wartime Output
Pirrie's industrial leadership continued as his shipyards produced and repaired ships during the First World War.
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1917 in Great Britain — Page 9
Explore 328 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1917.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1917
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Promotion to Admiral
Carden reaches the rank of admiral before leaving active Royal Navy service.
Reform of Electoral System
An Act is passed giving women the vote for the 1st time, includes 6 million women
Resignation of Austen Chamberlain
Resigns after assuming responsipility for the Mesopotamia affair
Sunbury Research Laboratory Established
Establishes a research laboratory at Sunbury, broadening Anglo-Persian's technical and refining capabilities.
Swansea Refinery Development Chosen
Decides to establish refining capacity at Swansea using improved technology for British and European markets.
The Soul of a Bishop
Wells published The Soul of a Bishop, a novel debating religion and conscience.
Ypres Salient
British corps operate in the Ypres Salient.
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