Chronological historical events of 19th Century Britain

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Originally Posted by Damo1977

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1801: The Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland merge to form the United Kingdom.
1819: The modern city of Singapore is established by the British East India Company.
1839-60: After two Opium Wars, Great Britain, France, the United States and Russia gain many concessions from China.
1854-56: Crimean War between Great Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire and Russia
1879: Anglo-Zulu War in South Africa.
1880-1902: Great Britain conquers Dutch settlers in South Africa in two Boer Wars.

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Alright,

1801: The Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland merge to form the United Kingdom.
Okay, so domestic trade started. For instance, Ireland supplied Livestock and Grain to England. Then England supplied coal, iron, steel, alcohol and timber to Ireland. People travel between the two isles also promoted trade.

1819: The modern city of Singapore is established by the British East India Company.
Foreign trade comes to my mind! So exported goods, clothings, cotton, wool for instance.

1839-60: After two Opium Wars, Great Britain, France, the United States and Russia gain many concessions from China.
Well, again imported trade was made busy.

1854-56: Crimean War between Great Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire and Russia.
1879: Anglo-Zulu War in South Africa.
1880-1902: Great Britain conquers Dutch settlers in South Africa in two Boer Wars.

Alright, this one I would imagine that a demand for ammunition, weapon and troops was created. They will be transported to Dover or Portsmouth for shipping out.

All of the above events would exert pressure on railroad business. Or looking from the positive side, railroad business flourished as both goods and travellers used the transport.