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Queen Victoria ascends to the throne.
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Charles Dickens published The Pickwick Papers and gained instant notariety
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Charles Dickens published Oliver Twist
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Brunel built the "Great Western, a paddle steamer. Made the Bristol/New York crossing in under 15 days.
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Queen Victorian married her cousin Prince Albert
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The Penny Post went into effect
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Charles Dickens publishes A Christmas Carol. Sold out completely in 6 days.
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The potato famine began in Ireland
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Brunel built the S. S. Great Britain, the first propeller driven steamship.
