Oprah Winfrey hasnât captured that elusive Oscar trophyâbut Sundayâs awards show brought the former daytime queen closer than ever before.
British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society Â© In the space of some 46 years, between 1787 and 1833, Britain had not only outlawed the slave trade but also abolished slavery throughout her colonial possessions.For many the struggle was over. For others, however, 1833 signalled a new beginning.ntroduction. British anti-slavery was one of the most important reform movements of the 19th century. But its history is not without ironies. During the course of the 18th century the British perfected the Atlantic slave system.
War fast facts. The shortest war on record took place in 1896 when Zanzibar surrendered to Britain after 38 minutes. The longest was the so-called 100-years war between Britain and France. It actually lasted 116 years, ending in 1453. It was during the 100-years war that direct taxation on income was introduced, a British invention designed to finance the war with France.