Harold Wilson - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Harold Wilson: Encyclopedia Ii - Harold Wilson - Prime Minister
In 1964, Wilson narrowly won the general election with a majority of four and became Prime Minister. This was not sufficient to last for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1974: Encyclopedia - 1974
1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). 1974 - Events. January 5 - Dungeons & Dragons o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1916: Encyclopedia - 1916
1916 (MCMXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) 1916 - Events. January 1 -The first successful blo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1976: Encyclopedia - 1976
1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). 1976 - Events. January 12 - UN Security Council...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Concorde: Encyclopedia Ii - Concorde - Origins
In the late 1950s the British, French, Americans and Soviets were all interested in developing supersonic transport. Britain's Bristol Ae...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bloody Sunday 1972: Encyclopedia - Bloody Sunday 1972
On Sunday January 30, 1972, in an incident since known as Bloody Sunday, 14 unarmed men and boys were shot dead (one of whom died 4 month...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tony Blair: Encyclopedia - Tony Blair
The Right Honourable Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, First Lord of the Treasu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Monarchy: Encyclopedia - British Monarchy
United Kingdom This article is part of the series: Politics of the United Kingdom Parliament The Crown: Queen Elizabeth II House of Lor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - C. P. Snow: Encyclopedia - C. P. Snow
Charles Percy Snow, Baron Snow, CBE (15 October 1905 - 1 July 1980) was a scientist and novelist. Born in Leicester, he was educated at U...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yes Minister: Encyclopedia - Yes Minister
Yes, Minister and its sequel Yes, Prime Minister are British sitcoms that were transmitted by the BBC between 1980 and 1988. The setting ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cambridge Five: Encyclopedia - Cambridge Five
The Cambridge Five (also sometimes known as the Cambridge Four) was a ring of British spies who passed information to the Soviet Union du...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Birdwatching: Encyclopedia - Birdwatching
Birding or birdwatching is a hobby concerned with the observation and study of birds (the study proper is termed ornithology). The term "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beeching Axe: Encyclopedia - Beeching Axe
The Beeching Axe was an informal name for the British government's attempt in the 1960s to control the spiralling cost of running the Bri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Six-day War: Encyclopedia - Six-day War
The Six-Day War (Hebrew: מלחמת ששת הימים transliteration: Milhemet Sheshet Hayamim), also known as the 1967 Arab-Israeli War...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1967: Encyclopedia - 1967
1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 1967 - Events. 1967 - January. January 2 - Charlie C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1970s: Encyclopedia - 1970s
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. Informally, it can a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis
The 1973 oil crisis began in earnest on October 17, 1973, when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Yemen: Encyclopedia - History Of Yemen
History of Yemen. History of Yemen - Ancient history. Yemen was one of the oldest centers of civilization in the Near East. Its relative...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alec Douglas-home: Encyclopedia - Alec Douglas-home
The Right Honourable Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel, KT,1 PC (2 July 1903–9 October 1995), 14th Earl of Hom...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Classical Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Classical Liberalism
Classical liberalism (also called classic liberalism or simply liberalism) is the original form of and nowadays a tendency within liberal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Winter Of Discontent: Encyclopedia - Winter Of Discontent
The "Winter of Discontent" is a nickname given to the British winter of 1978–79, during which there were widespread strikes by Trade un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Kingdom General Election 1979: Encyclopedia - United Kingdom General Election 1979
The UK general election, 1979 was held on May 3, 1979 and is regarded as a pivotal point in 20th century British politics. The Conservati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Kingdom General Election February 1974: Encyclopedia - United Kingdom General Election February 1974
The UK general election of February 1974 was held on February 28, 1974. It was the first of two United Kingdom general elections held tha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Kingdom General Election 1970: Encyclopedia - United Kingdom General Election 1970
The United Kingdom general election of 1970 was held on June 18, 1970, and resulted in a surprise loss of power for Labour under Harold W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Icke: Encyclopedia - David Icke
David Icke, pronounced /aɪk/ (born April 29, 1952) is a former professional soccer player, reporter, BBC television sports presenter, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - A Clockwork Orange Film: Encyclopedia - A Clockwork Orange Film
A Clockwork Orange (1971) is a film directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick based on the novel of the same name by Anthony Burgess. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - A Clockwork Orange: Encyclopedia - A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange is a science fiction 1962 novel by Anthony Burgess, and forms the basis for the 1971 film adaptation by Stanley Kubric...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Kingdom General Election October 1974: Encyclopedia - United Kingdom General Election October 1974
The UK general election of October 1974 took place on October 10, 1974. It was the second of two United Kingdom general elections held th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crossroads Soap Opera: Encyclopedia - Crossroads Soap Opera
Crossroads was a British television soap opera set in a motel near Birmingham, England. It was first broadcast on ITV between 2 November ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Whitelaw 1st Viscount Whitelaw: Encyclopedia - William Whitelaw 1st Viscount Whitelaw
The Right Honourable William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw, KT, CH, MC, PC, DL (June 28, 1918 – July 1, 1999), commonly k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clement Attlee: Encyclopedia - Clement Attlee
The Right Honourable Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, KG, OM, CH, PC (3 January 1883 – 8 October 1967) was Prime Minister of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cabinet Collective Responsibility: Encyclopedia - Cabinet Collective Responsibility
Cabinet collective responsibility is constitutional convention in the states that use the Westminster System. It means that members of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Concorde: Encyclopedia - Concorde
The Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde supersonic transport (SST) was one of only two models of supersonic passenger airliners to have seen comme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War On Want: Encyclopedia - War On Want
War On Want is a campaigning charity based in London, England, which highlights the needs of poverty-stricken areas around the world, lob...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1966: Encyclopedia - 1966
1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) 1966 - Events. 1966 - January. January 1 - In a coup, C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alzheimer's Disease: Encyclopedia - Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder, is the most common cause of dementia and characterised clinically by progressive ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1965: Encyclopedia - 1965
1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). 1965 - Events. 1965 - January. January 4 - United States ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia - 1960s
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. Informally, it can a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964: Encyclopedia - 1964
1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). 1964 - Events. 1964 - January. January 1 - Fed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - House Of Lords: Encyclopedia Ii - House Of Lords - History
Parliament developed from the council that advised the King during mediæval times. This royal council came to be composed of ecclesiasti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Rolling Stones: Encyclopedia Ii - The Rolling Stones - History
The Rolling Stones - Early history: 1961–1967. Early in their career they played covers of blues, rhythm and blues, country, and rock...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Move: Encyclopedia Ii - The Move - History
They played their first shows in early 1966, and became known for their elaborate vocal arrangements, and for their taste in soul music, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ian Paisley: Encyclopedia Ii - Ian Paisley - Background
Ian Paisley was born in what was then the town of Armagh, County Armagh in Northern Ireland, and brought up in the town of Ballymena, Cou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isles Of Scilly: Encyclopedia Ii - Isles Of Scilly - History
Scilly has been inhabited since stone-age times and its history has been one of subsistence living until this century with people living ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James Callaghan: Encyclopedia Ii - James Callaghan - Parliamentary Career
Callaghan was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport in 1947 where his term saw the introduction of zebra crossin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Terror Of The Zygons: Encyclopedia Ii - Terror Of The Zygons - Plot
On an oil rig off the coast of Scotland, a strange, high pitched beeping sound echoes through the structure, and it begins to break apart...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-pakistani War Of 1965: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-pakistani War Of 1965 - The War
On August 15 1965, Indian forces crossed the ceasefire line and launched an attack on Pakistan administered Kashmir, marking an official ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ian Smith: Encyclopedia Ii - Ian Smith - Udi And Its Aftermath
After several years of fruitless negotiation with the British Government —who were being pressured by the OAU and the African members o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Socialism - Early Socialists
Further information: History of socialism in Great Britain, and [[{{{2}}}]], and [[{{{3}}}]], and [[{{{4}}}]], and    » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Received Pronunciation: Encyclopedia Ii - Received Pronunciation - Phonology
Received Pronunciation - Consonants. A table containing the consonant phonemes is given below The phoneme /ʍ/ is present in the speech...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reginald Maudling: Encyclopedia Ii - Reginald Maudling - Youth
Reginald Maudling was born in North Finchley and was named after his father, Reginald George Maudling, who ran the Commercial Calculating...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reserve Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Reserve Power - Constitutional Monarchs
Heads of state in countries with either an uncodified and partly unwritten constitution (such as the United Kingdom) or a wholly written ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Northern Ireland - Early 20th Century
From the late 19th Century, the majority of Irish people wanted the British government to give some sort of self-rule to Ireland. The Iri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seán Lemass: Encyclopedia Ii - Seán Lemass - Taoiseach 1959-1966
(see also the Lemass Era) On June 23, 1959 Seán Lemass was appointed Taoiseach on the nomination of Dáil Éireann. Many had wondered if...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silver Jubilee Of Elizabeth Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Silver Jubilee Of Elizabeth Ii - June Celebrations In London
On 6 June, the Queen lit a bonfire beacon at Windsor Castle, whose light spread across the night in a chain of other beacons throughout t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jeffrey Archer Baron Archer Of Weston-super-mare: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeffrey Archer Baron Archer Of Weston-super-mare - Biography
There has been much confusion over the details of Archer's life and there is evidence that he has exploited ambiguities or else fabricate...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Six-day War: Encyclopedia Ii - Six-day War - Warfare
Six-Day War - Operation Focus. Israel's first and most important move was a pre-emptive attack on the Egyptian Air Force. It was by far...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sinn Féin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sinn Féin - History
Some historians dispute whether there is in fact a single, continuous Sinn Féin. Some merely see a collection of parties descended from ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Relationship: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Relationship - Origins
The origin of the term may be Winston Churchill's "Sinews of Peace Address" in Fulton, Missouri, better known for addressing the rise of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Official Ira: Encyclopedia Ii - Official Ira - The Split In The Republican Movement 1969 - 1970
The split in the Irish Republican Army, soon followed by a parallel split in Sinn Féin, was the result of the dissatisfaction of more tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nuclear Marine Propulsion: Encyclopedia Ii - Nuclear Marine Propulsion - History
Work on nuclear marine propulsion started in the 1940s, and the first test reactor started up in the United States in 1953. The first nuc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention - Formation Of The Constitutional Convention
The idea for a NICC was first mooted by the Northern Ireland Office when it produced a white paper entitled The Northern Ireland Constitu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Open University: Encyclopedia Ii - Open University - Undergraduate Degrees
An OU undergraduate degree requires 300 credit points (360 for honours), with each course being attributed a number of points (usually 30...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patrick Stewart: Encyclopedia Ii - Patrick Stewart - Biography
His first appearance on stage was at a local outdoor history pageant as Tom of Towngate when he was nine years old. At the age of 12, he ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Private Eye: Encyclopedia Ii - Private Eye - Sections
The magazine currently includes several regular sections: The cover, with its famous speech bubble, putting ironic or humorous comments ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Decoy: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Decoy - Political Decoys In History
Since deception is the whole purpose of employing a political decoy, there are many instances of alleged decoying which remain uncertain....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Revolver Album: Encyclopedia Ii - Revolver Album - Songs
Lennon contributed five songs on the album. "And Your Bird Can Sing" and "She Said, She Said" are two guitar-laden tracks with swirling ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nicolas Walter: Encyclopedia Ii - Nicolas Walter - Career Overview
Walter was born in London; his father was the neurophysiologist and pioneer of cybernetics, Walter Grey Walter. After serving his Nationa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Labour Party Uk: Encyclopedia Ii - Labour Party Uk - Early Years
The Labour Party's origins lie in the late 19th century, when it became apparent that there was an increasing need for a third party in B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liberal Party Uk: Encyclopedia Ii - Liberal Party Uk - Liberal Decline
In the 1918 general election Lloyd George, "the Man who Won the War", led his coalition into another khaki election, and won a sweeping v...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lee Kuan Yew: Encyclopedia Ii - Lee Kuan Yew - Post-independence Administration
In his biography, Lee Kuan Yew stated that he did not sleep well, and fell sick days after Singapore's independence. As the British prime...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leader Of The Opposition Uk: Encyclopedia Ii - Leader Of The Opposition Uk - Leader Of The Opposition In The Uk
Those who have subsequently served as Prime Minister are indicated in italics. For the period where leaders in both the Lords and Commons...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Kidnappings: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Kidnappings - Modern Kidnappings Of Celebrities Or Their Relatives
Kidnappers interested in getting a large ransom or a political effect often target celebrities or their relatives. Here are some of the p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Winter Of Discontent: Encyclopedia Ii - Winter Of Discontent - Background
The Labour governments of Harold Wilson and James Callaghan had been fighting for several years against inflation, which had peaked at 26...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mi5: Encyclopedia Ii - Mi5 - History
MI5 - Early years. Like the SIS, the Security Service has its basis in the Secret Service Bureau, founded in 1909 as an organisation to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yes Minister: Encyclopedia Ii - Yes Minister - Plot
The running theme of most episodes of the programmes is the struggle between (Mr) James "Jim" Hacker (played by Paul Eddington), the newl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Historical Cats: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Historical Cats - Pets Of Famous People
List of historical cats - Famous pets of Presidents and their families. Blackie or Blacky, belonging to Calvin Coolidge. Cleo, Tortois...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kenneth Clarke: Encyclopedia Ii - Kenneth Clarke - Parliament And Cabinet
Clarke sought election to the House of Commons almost immediately after university. He cut his teeth by fighting the Labour stronghold of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Politicians By Wealth At Death: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Politicians By Wealth At Death - About The Tables
Based on probated wills after the death of the politician. Please note that land is not always included, reducing the figure for some la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newcastle Airport: Encyclopedia Ii - Newcastle Airport - Destinations
Newcastle Airport offers services to the following destinations as of September 2005: Domestic Aberdeen (Air Wales and Eastern Airways) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Statesman: Encyclopedia Ii - New Statesman - The Statesman Under Kingsley Martin
At the same time as Martin became editor, the Statesman merged with the Liberal weekly the Nation, and changed its name to the New States...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The European Union: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The European Union - Enlargement Of The Eu
History of the European Union - 1973. In January 1960, Britain and other OEEC members who didn't belong to the EEC formed an alternativ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Official Monster Raving Loony Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Official Monster Raving Loony Party - Formation Of The Official Monster Raving Loony Party
The "Raving Loony" tag only came when Sutch returned to politics in the 1980s, after leaving the USA thoroughly disillusioned with what h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oh My Darling Daughter: Encyclopedia Ii - Oh My Darling Daughter - Outline Of The Plot
This unforeseen event occurs at the beginning of summer, when Viola has just finished school. St. Winifred's, her "Alma mater", is an exp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peter Shore: Encyclopedia Ii - Peter Shore - Enters Politics
He had specialised in political economy during part of his degree and joined the Labour Party in 1948. He spent the 1950s working for the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peggy Duff: Encyclopedia Ii - Peggy Duff - Political Activism
During the war Duff joined Common Wealth, an idealistic socialist party to the left of Labour set up by Sir Richard Acland. After the 194...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ormskirk: Encyclopedia Ii - Ormskirk - History
The town was founded when Vikings, led by Orme, settled in the area. It is believed that Orme was, or later became, a Christian as he bui...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - National Union Of Seamen: Encyclopedia Ii - National Union Of Seamen - World War I And After
After the outbreak of World War I the union began collaborating closely with the Admiralty and shipowners in support of the war effort. F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Morecambe And Wise: Encyclopedia Ii - Morecambe And Wise - The Show
A typical Morecambe and Wise show, as scripted by Braben, was effectively a sketch show crossed with a sit-com, although shows could also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary Whitehouse: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary Whitehouse - Private Prosecutions
In addition to her campaigns regarding television Mrs Whitehouse brought a number of notable legal actions, including a private prosecuti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lee Kuan Yew: Encyclopedia Ii - Lee Kuan Yew - Prime Minister Post-independence 1965 To 1990
In his biography, Lee Kuan Yew stated that he did not sleep well, and fell sick days after Singapore's independence. As the British prime...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - L. S. Lowry: Encyclopedia Ii - L. S. Lowry - Biography
L. S. Lowry - Early life. Lowry was born the only child of Robert Stephen, an Irish-born estate agent, and Elizabeth (née Hobson) a co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Massacre Of Braybrook Street: Encyclopedia Ii - Massacre Of Braybrook Street - Murders
On 12 August 1966, the crew of unmarked Metropolitan Police Triumph 2000 Q-car Foxtrot One One was patrolling East Acton (although the in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Metropolitan And Non-metropolitan Counties Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Metropolitan And Non-metropolitan Counties Of England - Current Metropolitan And Non-metropolitan Counties Of England
* unitary authority † metropolitan county (no county council) ‡ non-metropolitan county with no county council ¹ 'administrative ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mike Yarwood: Encyclopedia Ii - Mike Yarwood - Topping The Tv Ratings
At its height, Yarwood's TV shows, which were based on a variety mix of comic sketches, guest musicians, and a swing song sung by Yarwood...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Foot: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Foot - Labour Leader
Following Labour's 1979 general election defeat by Margaret Thatcher Foot was elected Labour leader in 1980, beating the right's candidat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosophy Politics And Economics: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosophy Politics And Economics - Course Of Study At Oxford
The PPE course at Oxford takes three years and awards students with a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. The average intake across...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prime Ministers Of Queen Elizabeth Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Prime Ministers Of Queen Elizabeth Ii - Prime Ministers Of Current Commonwealth Realms
Antigua and Barbuda Vere Bird (1981–94) Lester Bird (1994–2004) Baldwin Spencer, (since 2004) Australia Robert Menzies (1952–66)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Kingdom Referendum 1975: Encyclopedia Ii - United Kingdom Referendum 1975 - Party Support
The referendum was called in April 1975. Since Prime Minister Wilson's cabinet was split between strongly pro-Europeans and strongly anti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tripartite System: Encyclopedia Ii - Tripartite System - History
Tripartite System - Origins. Prior to 1944 the British secondary education system was a fundamentally ad hoc creation. Access was not u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tony Benn: Encyclopedia Ii - Tony Benn - Political Career
Following his World War II service in the Royal Air Force Benn worked briefly as a BBC Radio producer. He was unexpectedly selected to fo...   » Read the article