1831 in the United Kingdom

Events from the year 1831 in the United Kingdom.

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September 22 - British House of Commons passes the Reform Bill - it is later defeated in the House of Lords
October 26 – Cholera epidemic begins in Sunderland, England
October 31 - Rioters burn down 100 houses in Bristol, UK - intervention by 14th Dragoons leads to death of hundreds
December 27 - Charles Darwin embarks on his historic journey aboard the HMS Beagle.

Merthyr Riots
The house which would eventually contain Abbey Road Studios is built in the St. John's Wood section of London.