1914 in the United Kingdom

Events from the year 1914 in the United Kingdom. This year saw the start of the First World War, ending the Edwardian era.

1914 in the United Kingdom
Other years
1912 | 1913 | 1914 (1914) | 1915 | 1916
Constituent countries of the United Kingdom
England | Ireland | Scotland | Wales
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Events

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Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs at the outbreak of war
 
August: London recruits for Kitchener's Army
 
September: Lord Kitchener Wants You: London recruiting poster
 
First Battle of Ypres: aftermath
 
Raid on Scarborough used as a propaganda poster

Unknown dates

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Publications

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In fiction

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Births

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References

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