Birth of George Henry Martin
Birth of George Henry Martin, later record producer, arranger, composer and important Beatles collaborator.
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1926 in Great Britain
Explore 83 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1926.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1926
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January
Birth of George Martin
Birth of George Martin
Invention of Television
Demonstrates the television to members of the Royal Society
Occupation
British troops withdraw from the Rhineland
Instructor
Appointed Instructor at the Staff College
February
Ministry of Health Debate
Speaks on Ministry of Health policy while serving on Labour’s opposition benches.
Births and Deaths Registration Bill
Contributes to debate on reform of births and deaths registration.
April
Birth of Ian Richard Kyle Paisley
Birth of Ian Richard Kyle Paisley
Unemployment Insurance Amendment
Debates an amendment affecting eligibility under unemployment insurance law.
Economy Provisions
Opposes or scrutinises economy measures affecting public expenditure and social services.
Birth of Elizabeth II
Birth of Elizabeth II, at 17 Bruton St, London,1st child of the Duke & Duchess of York
May
Strike
The Miners go on strike
General Strike
Baldwin's Government confronts a nationwide strike supporting miners against wage reductions.
General Strike
The TUC calls a general strike in support of the Miners
Strike
The TUC calls a general strike in support of the Miners
Strike
Railwaymen, printers, builders, drivers, dockers, iron & steel workers join miners
General Strike
1st day of the General Strike
Strike
4 million trades unionists are ordered at the General Council of the TUC to cease work. 1st day of the General Strike
General Strike
The TUC unconditionally call off the general strike. The last day of the General Strike, the miners stay out
Strike
The TUC unconditionally call off the general strike. The last day of the General Strike, the miners stay out
Strike
The sympathy strike is called off but the miners continue their industrial action
Strike
The Miners Conference decides to continue with the strike
Baptism
Baptized by Dr Lang the Archbishop of York
General Strike
Declares a state of emergency during the general strike
General Strike
Supports miners during the General Strike and lockout.
State of Emergency
Declares a state of emergency during the general strike
Strike
Declares a state of emergency during the general strike
June
Birth of Alan Arthur Walters
Birth of Alan Arthur Walters, his father was a Communist and grocer who sold goods from a van
July
Boards of Guardians Bill
Takes a prominent part in debate on powers over defaulting Boards of Guardians.
Ministry of Health Estimates
Examines health administration and expenditure during the Ministry of Health debate.
Miners' Wives and Children Relief
Presses the case for relief for miners’ wives and children during the coal dispute.
Miners' Dependants Relief
Supports relief measures for dependants affected by the continuing miners’ dispute.
August
Housing Rural Workers Bill
Debates housing assistance for rural workers and the role of local authorities.
September
Britain Welcomes Germany into League after Locarno
Chamberlain welcomes Germany's League membership as a major fulfilment of the diplomatic process begun at Locarno.
Baldwin Government Implements Locarno Obligations
Baldwin's government assumes the treaty obligations after Locarno enters into force.
Poor Law Relief
Raises the administration and adequacy of Poor Law relief.
November
Poor Law Relief November Debate
Returns to Poor Law relief as unemployment and hardship continue.
Electricity Supply Bill
Takes part in scrutiny of national electricity supply legislation.
Housing Rural Workers Finance
Debates financial provisions for the Housing Rural Workers legislation.
Relief of Unemployment
Presses the government over measures for relieving unemployment.
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