Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Actor for The King's Speech.
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2011 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 103 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2011.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2011
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Academy Award Nomination for Inception
Receives an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture as a producer of Inception.
Academy Award Nomination for Inception Screenplay
Receives an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for Inception.
BAFTA
Awarded a BAFTA Fellowship
BAFTA Fellowship
Awarded a BAFTA Fellowship
Birmingham To Villa Manager Switch
Alex McLeish became Aston Villa manager after leaving Birmingham City, a controversial appointment because of the clubs' local rivalry.
Budget
George Osborne presents the 2011 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 2011 Budget under George Osborne sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Champions League Final Equaliser Against Barcelona
Rooney equalises against Barcelona in the Champions League final at Wembley, although United ultimately lose 3-1.
Championship Promotion Captain
Grant Holt captained Norwich City during the 2010-11 season as the club completed consecutive promotions and reached the Premier League.
Championship Promotion Contribution
Andrew Surman brought controlled passing to Norwich City's midfield during the 2010-11 campaign, when the Canaries won promotion to the Premier League.
Charlton Managerial Return
Powell returns to Charlton Athletic as manager after his well-regarded spell as a player and starts reshaping the squad.
Chelsea Captaincy During Terry Absence
Lampard regularly takes on leadership responsibilities at Chelsea and provides an experienced presence during a changing managerial period.
Chvrches Formation
Forms Chvrches in Glasgow with Lauren Mayberry and Martin Doherty.
Chvrches Formation
Forms Chvrches in Glasgow with Lauren Mayberry and Iain Cook.
Chvrches Formation
Forms Chvrches in Glasgow with Iain Cook and Martin Doherty.
Consecutive Promotion to Premier League
Paul Lambert guided Norwich City to second place in the 2010-11 Championship and achieved a second successive promotion into the Premier League.
Drive
Plays Irene in the crime drama Drive opposite Ryan Gosling.
Education Reform Programme
Backs the Education Act as part of changes to schools, discipline and education administration.
First MLS Cup Championship
Beckham won his first MLS Cup when LA Galaxy defeated Houston Dynamo in the championship final. He contributed to the winning move as Landon Donovan scored the match's only goal.
Galaxy Champions League Participation
Beckham represented LA Galaxy in the CONCACAF Champions League during his American career. These continental fixtures added a different competitive dimension to his MLS schedule.
Goal on Return Against Manchester United
Gerrard scores a free kick against Manchester United at Anfield, marking his recovery from injury with a high-profile derby goal.
Greenwich Cable Car Plans Progress
Transport planning advanced for an aerial Thames crossing linking the Greenwich Peninsula with the Royal Docks.
Hat-Trick Against Bolton Wanderers
Lampard scores a hat-trick at Bolton as Chelsea claim a 5-1 away victory, responding to criticism with an emphatic attacking display.
Henderson Completes Liverpool Transfer
Henderson departs Sunderland to join Liverpool, carrying the experience gained as a young midfielder and regular Premier League starter.
Hoard Gallery Heritage Funding
Heritage funding supported plans for a permanent gallery displaying the Anglo Saxon gold and related archaeological interpretation.
Inception Academy Awards
Inception receives eight Academy Award nominations and wins four awards, including cinematography and visual effects.
Large Hadron Collider Operations
Guides accelerator operations as the Large Hadron Collider substantially increases delivered collision data during its second year of proton running.
Leeds United Forward Breakthrough
Develops into a leading Championship goalscorer after joining Leeds United from Cardiff City and gaining a regular attacking role.
Localism Programme
Supports the Localism Act and the coalition's programme to devolve powers to communities and local authorities.
Long Injury Rehabilitation and Return
Gerrard works through recurring groin problems and makes his return to competitive football, seeking to restore his influence in midfield.
Man Booker Prize
Publication of "The Sense of an Ending, winner of the 2011 Man Booker Prize
Manchester United Trinity Commemoration
The celebrated attacking partnership of Law, George Best and Bobby Charlton remained central to Manchester United heritage events.
MLS Best Eleven Recognition
Beckham was named in the MLS Best XI after a productive season for LA Galaxy. The selection recognised his creativity and service as the club pursued domestic honours.
MLS Cup Assist in Winning Move
Beckham's flicked header helped start the move from which Landon Donovan scored against Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup final. His contribution was an important part of LA Galaxy's first championship during his time at the club.
Mother Brother Lover Publication
Publishes Mother, Brother, Lover, a collection of lyrics from his songwriting career.
My Week with Marilyn
Plays film-production assistant Colin Clark in My Week with Marilyn.
Newcastle Striker Club Record Move
Andy Carroll arrived from Newcastle United in January 2011 for a club-record fee and became Liverpool's principal aerial target.
NHS Listening Exercise
Pauses elements of NHS reform for a listening exercise with patients and health professionals.
Nineteenth English League Title
Ferguson guides Manchester United to a nineteenth English top-flight championship, moving the club ahead of Liverpool’s previous record of eighteen league titles.
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