Today, 1846 in the United Kingdom is a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and from different parts of the world. The importance of 1846 in the United Kingdom in today's society has generated extensive debate and led to increased interest in understanding its implications in our daily lives. From its origins to its impact on the present, 1846 in the United Kingdom has been the subject of numerous investigations, discussions and analyzes that seek to shed light on its multiple dimensions. In this article, we will explore in depth the different aspects of 1846 in the United Kingdom and its influence on our environment, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and updated vision of this very relevant topic.
United Kingdom-related events during the year of 1846
20 April – Jonathan Balls commits suicide in the Norfolk village of Happisburgh, aged around 76. Subsequent investigations suggest that he murdered at least 22 people, almost all family members, by arsenic poisoning over 20 years, making him one of Britain's most prolific serial killers.
26 June – the Great Northern Railway is authorised by Act of Parliament with powers to construct a direct line from London to York (with a loop via Boston), 233.5 mi (375.8 km) with a capital of £5,600,000, the largest single railway scheme ever approved by Parliament.[page needed]
29 June – Peel resigns, and is succeeded as Prime Minister by Lord John Russell (Whig). The Conservatives split into Peelite and Young England factions, the latter led by Disraeli.
The Public Baths and Wash Houses Act (An Act to encourage the Establishment of public Baths and Wash-houses) is passed by Parliament permitting local authorities to establish baths and wash houses in Britain.
21 December – surgeon Robert Liston carries out the first operation under anaesthesia in Britain.
Undated
Great Famine (Ireland) – the first deaths from hunger take place early in the year.Phytophthora infestans almost totally destroys the summer potato crop and the Famine worsens considerably. By December a third of a million destitute people are employed on public works.