Publication of Revolt in the Desert
Publishes Revolt in the Desert, an abridged public version of his wartime narrative.
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1927 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 59 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1927.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1927
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Reform of Industry
Passes legislation which reduces rates for industry
Reform of Trade
The Trades Disputes Act makes general strikes illegal
Rule of Australia
The Irish Free State leaves the United Kingdom in 1922, the actual name of the Kingdom is not changed until 1927, when he becomes separately the King of Ireland
Rule of Canada
Under the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927, the monarch also becomes separately the king or queen of many Commonwealth Realms, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and others
Rule of India
Appointed a member of the multi-party Simon Commission, a Royal Commission set up to examine the possibility of granting self-rule to India
Rule of Ireland
Under the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927, the monarch also becomes separately the king or queen of many Commonwealth Realms, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and others
Rule of New Zealand
Under the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927, the monarch also becomes separately the king or queen of many Commonwealth Realms, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and others
Simon Commission
Appointed a member of the multi-party Simon Commission, a Royal Commission set up to examine the possibility of granting self-rule to India
Slipping Wives
Oliver Hardy, another member of the Hal Roach Studios Comedy All Star players, was injured in a kitchen mishap and Laurel was asked to return to acting, Laurel and Hardy begin sharing the screen in Slipping Wives, Duck Soup and With Love and Hisses.
Social Questions
Leads League work on trafficking and social welfare issues.
Staff College Instructor Appointment
Returns to Camberley as an instructor and develops his reputation as a demanding trainer of officers.
Stuff and Nonsense
Publication of "Stuff & Nonsense"
The Analysis of Matter
Publication of "The Analysis of Matter"
The Lodger
Directs The Lodger, the suspense thriller widely regarded as the first film to display his mature cinematic style.
The World Crisis 1916 to 1918
Churchill published further volumes of The World Crisis, giving his account of wartime strategy and government.
Tinn Takes Portsmouth to Top Flight
Tinn oversees Portsmouth's ascent into the First Division, establishing the club among England's elite sides for the first time.
Titles Act
Under the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927, the monarch also becomes separately the king or queen of many Commonwealth Realms, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and others
To the Lighthouse
Publication of "To the Lighthouse"
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