British Monarchs

Victoria 1837 to 1901

What was happening in the world in 1844

Outdoor Relief Prohibition Order – parish relief received only in a workhouse

Companies Act in Britain – companies must register

Bank Charter Act, to regulate money supply in relation to gold in Britain

Railways Act – Gladstone's concept of the 'Parliamentary Train' brought rail travel to the masses

First Morse message transmitted in the USA (Baltimore to Washington)

Karl Marx and Engels begin their collaboration

Dumas The Three Musketeers

Polka introduced to Britain