VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 5. The British Isles > a. Great Britain > 1920
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1920
 
The British Board of Film Censors was established.  1
Oxford University allowed women to take degrees.  2
 
Feb
 
The first public broadcasting station was opened by G. Marconi at Writtle.  3
 
March 31
 
Parliament decreed the official disestablishment of the Anglican Church in Wales. This was previously legislated in 1911 but postponed due to the war; the Welsh Anglican Church was now organized under its own archbishop.  4
 
Aug. 8
 
British Labour organizations appointed a Council of Action to arrange a general strike if Britain declared war on the USSR.  5
 
 
 
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