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1840 in the United Kingdom

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1840 in the United Kingdom
Other years
1838 | 1839 | 1840 (1840) | 1841 | 1842
Constituent countries of the United Kingdom
England | Ireland | Scotland | Wales
Sport
1840 English cricket season

Events from the year 1840 in the United Kingdom.

Incumbents

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Events

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Penny Black

Undated

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Ongoing events

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Publications

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Births

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Thomas Hardy
Victoria, Princess Royal

Deaths

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References

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