Revolution and War with the French
Napoleon declares war on England
Ireland and Napoleon
Nelson saves Britain from invasion at the Battle of Trafalgar
George IV and Caroline of Brunswick
The Prince of Wales calls his wife, 'the vilest wretch this world was ever cursed with,' and absolves her of all marital duties
Suicide of Castlereagh, Peel and Criminal Reform
Deranged Foreign Secretary cuts his own throat
The End of Liverpool and George Canning
George IV asks Canning to be Prime Minister
Death of Canning and Wellington in Downing Street
Jews, Catholics, Dissenters and women are banned from universities and political office
Wellington, Ireland and Peelers
Irish demand Home Rule, Catholic emancipation
Death of George IV and the Start of Reform
William IV takes the throne at the age of 65
Earl Grey and the First Reform Act
Earl Grey abolishes 'rotten' and 'pocket' boroughs
The Poor Laws and Tolpuddle Martyrs
Slavery is abolished
Melbourne and the Death of William IV
Six trade unionists are sentenced to transportation for 'illegal oaths'
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