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Victoria becomes Queen
Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent begins her reign of 63 years and seven months as Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. -
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The Victorian Era
the Victorian era was the reign of Queen Victoria, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. -
Haseltine was constructed
Haseltine Primary School opened as a school for boys and girls. -
Queen Victoria Dies
Queen Victoria dies at the age of 81, ending (at the time) the longest reign of any British monarch: 63 years. This would only be surpassed by her great-great-granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned from 1952-1922: 70 years.
Upon Victoria's death, the Victorian Era ends and the Edwardian Era begins as her eldest son, Edward VII, is crowned King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. -
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The New Elizabethan Age
The 'New Elizabethan age' is the period during which Queen Elizabeth II reigned. It started with the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952 which saw the Queen crowned at age 27 and it ended after her death on 8 September 2022. Her reign of over 70 years is the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female head of state in history. -
Dorothy Ashby releases "In A Minor Groove"
In a Minor Groove (also released as Dorothy Ashby Plays for Beautiful People) is an album by jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby recorded in 1958 and released on the New Jazz label. Allmusic reviewed the album, stating "This is a delightful package that deserves further recognition as a project unique to jazz and modern music, perfectly showcasing Dorothy Ashby as an individualist for the ages" -
UN CRC comes into force in the UK
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has 54 articles that cover all aspects of a child’s life and set out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that all children everywhere are entitled to. It is the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced and is the most widely-ratified international human rights treaty in history. All UN member states except for the United States have ratified the Convention. -
Street Child is published
Berlie Doherty publishes her novel "Street Child", imagining the life of the real Victorian child, Jim Jarvis and his eventual meeting with Dr Barnardo. -
2010 Equality Act comes into law in the UK
UK Government passes The Equality Act 2010, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the grounds of any of these "protected characteristics": age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender) and sexual orientation -
Queen Elizabeth II dies
Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96 at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days is the longest of any British monarch and the longest recorded of any female head of state in world history.
Her son becomes king: Charles III. -
Year 5 begins!
