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The 20th century saw two world wars catalyse enormous social change across the country, including dramatic enhancements in health and education. The motor car stormed through town and country, transforming both, and Britain no longer ruled a third of the planet.
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Twentieth Century Britain. Modern Britain. 1901. 22 January: Victoria dies and is succeeded by her eldest son Edward VII. 1902. Britain defeats Dutch settlers in Boer War in South Africa. 1902. The first old age pension.
Modern British History is the new title of Twentieth Century British History, as of 1 January 2024. This reflects the journal’s expanding scope and vital position within the field.
The 20th century saw some of the biggest changes in British history and is full of significant events for British culture and society. A key turning point was the end of the Second World War in 1945, which saw the previous society of Empire and class dissolve to accommodate rising social tensions.
Our timeline on 20th century Britain will arm you with all the need to know information on the century’s most pivotal moments. Author: Neil Jones. Published Date: 18 February 2013. SHARE THIS ARTICLE. Tracing the history of Britain from 1901-2012… 1900. 1901-10 Reign of King Edward VII.
The Making of Modern Britain (1945 - present) Britain in the late 20th century, from the creation of the Welfare State to multiculturalism. Go to Making Modern Britain. British History...
This is a timeline of British history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of England, History of Wales, History of Scotland, History of Ireland, Formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and ...
