Aug 1, 1967
University of Dundee which was incorporated into the University of St Andrews in, 1890, constituted as a separate university.
The University of Dundee, originally incorporated as part of the University of St Andrews in 1890, was formally constituted as a separate university on August 1, 1967. This marked the culmination of a long process of development and growth that saw Dundee emerge as an independent institution with …
Aug 1, 1872
Gladstones first Land Act, decreeing that tenants who were evicted be compensated for improvements and that tenant who were evicted for any reason other than nonpayment of rent should also be compensated
Gladstone’s First Land Act, officially known as the Irish Land Act of 1870, was a significant piece of legislation introduced by British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. The Act was part of Gladstone’s broader effort to address the “Irish Question” and aimed to improve …
Aug 1, 1851
The Ecclesiastical Titles Act forbids Catholic bishops to assume ecclesiastical titles taken from any place in the United Kingdom
The Ecclesiastical Titles Act of 1851 was a significant piece of legislation passed by the British Parliament in response to concerns about the increasing influence of the Catholic Church in the United Kingdom. The Act specifically forbade Catholic bishops from assuming ecclesiastical titles that …
Aug 1, 1822
Irish Constabulary Act sets up county police forces and salaried magistracy
The Irish Constabulary Act, passed in 1822, was a significant piece of legislation that established county police forces and a salaried magistracy across Ireland. This act was part of the British government’s broader efforts to maintain order and strengthen its control over Ireland during a …
Aug 1, 1800
The Act of Union dissolves the Irish parliament and transfers legislative powers to Westminster
The Act of Union, passed in 1800 and coming into effect on January 1, 1801, was a significant event in the history of Ireland and the United Kingdom. This legislation led to the dissolution of the Irish Parliament and the transfer of legislative powers to the Parliament of the United Kingdom at …