The events that are listed here are not limited to the strict period 1942-90 as certain key events are given from the earlier period so as to better situate current events in their proper perspective. Where possible the year and the exact dates have been indicated. We would appreciate your help however in completing and correcting any inaccuracies which you might notice. You can do this by dropping us a line to the project team . Mundella's Act makes elementary education compulsory throughout the whole of the country up to the age of ten.
Educational provision becomes free in England and Wales.
Body of Leon Beron found on Clapham Common. Pulication of the Report into Social Insurance and Allied Services. V. E. day. W. S. Churchill forms a Conservative 'caretaker' ministry. Westminster Parliament is prorogued.