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1985 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 209 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1985.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1985
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Local Government Act
Local Government Act 1985 abolishes the Greater London Council and metropolitan county councils
Lord Privy Seal
Appointed Lord Privy Seal
MacGregor Post Strike Restructuring
After the strike MacGregor remained responsible for a coal industry facing disputed closures and workforce reductions.
Milk Cup Final Clean Sheet
Chris Woods kept goal as Norwich City defeated Sunderland 1-0 at Wembley in the 1985 League Cup final, protecting a narrow advantage through the closing stages.
Milk Cup Midfield Experience
Asa Hartford supplied international experience to Norwich City's midfield during the 1984-85 campaign that culminated in a League Cup final victory over Sunderland.
Minister of State
Appointed Minister of State at the Treasury
Naval Losses
The Ponting case follows leaked documents about the Belgrano sinking.
No Surrender
Writes No Surrender
Nottinghamshire Area Split
Disputes over membership and representation foreshadowed an enduring organisational split in the miners movement.
Nottinghamshire Union Reconciliation
The dispute left NUM officials confronting deep rifts between Nottinghamshire members and other coalfields.
Nottinghamshire Working Miners Organisation
Working miners in Nottinghamshire developed separate representation as relations with the national union deteriorated.
Once Upon a Time
Simple Minds release "Once Upon a Time", UK no 1 Album
Once Upon a Time
Simple Minds release "Once Upon a Time", UK no 1 Album
Orgreave Accountability Debate
The legacy of Orgreave continued to influence debate about state power during the miners strike.
Orgreave Mining Community Memory
Former pickets and mining families continued to dispute the official depiction of the 1984 confrontation.
Orgreave Prosecutions Collapse
Prosecutions of miners over the Orgreave confrontation collapsed amid concerns about police evidence.
Orgreave Trial Aftermath
The failure of serious prosecutions fuelled claims that the policing of Orgreave required independent examination.
Our Favourite Shop
Album, "Our Favourite Shop"
Paul Allen Wins Hammer of the Year
Paul Allen takes West Ham’s annual supporters prize as his energy in midfield stands out during the 1984–85 campaign.
Paul Gascoigne First Team Opportunity
Charlton gives young midfielder Paul Gascoigne his senior Newcastle United debut, helping launch the player's professional career.
Post Strike Mine Review
After the strike the Coal Board continued assessing pit economics and the future of individual collieries.
Power Station
Appointed Member of Power Station, replaces Robert Palmer
Quinn's Portsmouth Goal Scoring Emerges
Quinn establishes himself as a formidable scorer in Portsmouth's attack, building the reputation that later takes him to Newcastle United.
Rock In Rio
Ozzy performs at the Rock In Rio concert
Royal Society
Appointed President of the Royal Society
Rule of Falkland Islands
Under the Falkland Islands constitution there is an Executive Council and a Legislative Council, The Executive Council advises the Governor & chaired by the Governor
Saint and Greavsie Television Partnership
Greaves became a widely recognised football television personality alongside Ian St John, bringing humour and insight to match coverage.
Scotland Caretaker National Appointment
Ferguson assumes caretaker responsibility for Scotland following the death of national manager Jock Stein, taking charge during the campaign to qualify for the 1986 World Cup.
Scottish Cup Winners
Aberdeen retain their league title in the 1984-85 season
Secretary
Appointed Secretary of the Environment
Secretary of State for Trade & Industry
Appointed Secretary of State for Trade & Industry
Shes the Boss
Mick Jagger releases a solo album, "Shes the Boss". Mick Jagger & David Bowie record a cover of Martha & the Vandellas "Dancing in the Street" for the Live Aid organisation
So Red The Rose
Arcadia record, "So Red The Rose"
Stanley and The Women
Publication of "Stanley & The Women"
The Dream of the Blue Turtles
Releases "The Dream of the Blue Turtles"
The Sentinel
The Sentinel, an unfinished early novel by West, was published posthumously.
The Ultimate Sin
Releases Album, "The Ultimate Sin"
This is Big Audio Dynamite
The bands debut album, "This is Big Audio Dynamite", is released with the song "E=MC" receiving heavy rotation in dance clubs
Transport Act
Transport Act 1985 deregulates local bus services and changes public transport arrangements
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