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Events from the year 1974 in the United Kingdom. The year is marked by the Three-Day Week, two general elections, a state of emergency in Northern Ireland
1974_in_the_United_Kingdom
general election was held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 10 October 1974 to elect 635 members of the House of Commons. It was the second general election
October 1974 United Kingdom general election
October_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election
held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 28 February 1974. The Labour Party, led by former Prime Minister Harold Wilson, gained seats, and became the largest
February 1974 United Kingdom general election
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Topics referred to by the same term
general elections held in the United Kingdom in 1974: February 1974 United Kingdom general election October 1974 United Kingdom general election This disambiguation
1974 United Kingdom general election
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were held in the United Kingdom in 1974, during the life of the minority Labour government of Harold Wilson. Elections were held in all the boroughs of
1974 United Kingdom local elections
1974_United_Kingdom_local_elections
(February 1974–October 1974) "THE QUEEN'S SPEECH". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). United Kingdom: House of Lords. 12 March 1974. col. 7–12. Smith, Alastair
List of MPs elected in the February 1974 United Kingdom general election
List_of_MPs_elected_in_the_February_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election
Parliament of the United Kingdom in October 1974 general election, held on 10 October. This was the second general election to be held that year. The Parliament
List of MPs elected in the October 1974 United Kingdom general election
List_of_MPs_elected_in_the_October_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election
Subnational divisions of the United Kingdom
The counties of the United Kingdom are subnational divisions of the United Kingdom, used for the purposes of administrative, geographical and political
Counties of the United Kingdom
Counties_of_the_United_Kingdom
1973–74 UK electricity conservation measure
The Three-Day Week was one of several measures introduced in the United Kingdom from 1973 to 1974 by Edward Heath's Conservative government to conserve
Three-Day_Week
On Thursday 10 October 1974, the October 1974 United Kingdom general election was held in Wales, to elect all 635 members of the House of Commons, with
October 1974 United Kingdom general election in Wales
October_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election_in_Wales
This is a list of cities in the United Kingdom that are officially designated as such as of 29 August 2022[update]. It lists those places that have been
List of cities in the United Kingdom
List_of_cities_in_the_United_Kingdom
Thursday 28 February 1974, the February 1974 United Kingdom general election was held in Wales, to elect all 635 members of the House of Commons, with
February 1974 United Kingdom general election in Wales
February_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election_in_Wales
Alleged coup plot in the United Kingdom
politicians from 1974 to 1975. The black propaganda led Prime Minister Harold Wilson to fear that the security services were preparing a coup d'état. The operation
Clockwork_Orange_(plot)
the most weekends at number one in North America Lists of box office number-one films in the United Kingdom Lists of box office number-one films in the
Lists of box office number-one films
Lists_of_box_office_number-one_films
This list of motorways in the United Kingdom is a complete list of motorways in the United Kingdom. Note that the numbering scheme used for Great Britain
List of motorways in the United Kingdom
List_of_motorways_in_the_United_Kingdom
International song competition
The Eurovision Song Contest 1974 was the 19th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held on 6 April 1974 at the Brighton Dome in Brighton, United Kingdom
Eurovision_Song_Contest_1974
3.4% in 1972 to 12.3% in 1974. The Dow reached its lowest level, 577.60 points, on December 6, 1974. The effect was worse in the United Kingdom, particularly
1973–1974_stock_market_crash
British films released in 1974
list of films produced in the United Kingdom in 1974 (see 1974 in film): Source: The Sting The Exorcist Enter the Dragon The Three Musketeers Papillon
List_of_British_films_of_1974
the second-largest religion in the United Kingdom, with results from the 2021-2022 Censuses recording just under four million Muslims, or 6.0% of the
Islam_in_the_United_Kingdom
1974 UFO incident in Wales, United Kingdom
taken to Rudloe Manor. UFO sightings in the United Kingdom Musson, R.M.W., 2006. The enigmatic Bala earthquake of 1974. Astronomy & Geophysics, vol 47 no
Berwyn_Mountain_UFO_incident
all constituencies that were in existence at the 1950, 1951, 1955, 1959, 1964, 1966 and 1970 general elections, showing the winning party and broken down
List of United Kingdom Parliament constituencies (1950–1974) by region
List_of_United_Kingdom_Parliament_constituencies_(1950–1974)_by_region
Thursday 10 October 1974, the October 1974 United Kingdom general election was held in Scotland, to elect all 635 members of the House of Commons, with
October 1974 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
October_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election_in_Scotland
In the United Kingdom, pornography is regulated by a variety of laws, regulations, judicial processes and voluntary schemes. Pornographic material generally
Pornography in the United Kingdom
Pornography_in_the_United_Kingdom
United Kingdom total primary energy consumption by fuel in 2024 (million tonnes of oil equivalent) Gas 37.1 (29.0%) Oil 58.2 (45.5%) Electricity 23.4 (18
Energy_in_the_United_Kingdom
office of the Northern Ireland Executive. 15 February – A 600 lb bomb explodes in Dungannon. 28 February – United Kingdom general election. The Ulster Unionist
1974_in_Northern_Ireland
Thursday 28 February 1974, the February 1974 United Kingdom general election was held in England, to elect all 635 members of the House of Commons, with
February 1974 United Kingdom general election in England
February_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election_in_England
Transport in the United Kingdom is facilitated by road, rail, air and water networks. Some aspects of transport are a devolved matter, with each of the countries
Transport in the United Kingdom
Transport_in_the_United_Kingdom
Thursday 28 February 1974, the February 1974 United Kingdom general election was held in Scotland, to elect all 635 members of the House of Commons, with
February 1974 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
February_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election_in_Scotland
Beauty pageant edition
Miss World 1974 was the 24th edition of the Miss World pageant, held on 22 November 1974 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, United Kingdom. The event was
Miss_World_1974
Constituencies in 1955–1974 | Feb 1974 MPs | Oct 1974 MPs | 1979 MPs | Constituencies in 1983–1997 This is a list of all constituencies that were in existence in the
List of United Kingdom Parliament constituencies (1974–1983)
List_of_United_Kingdom_Parliament_constituencies_(1974–1983)
History of the death penalty in the United Kingdom
in the United Kingdom predates the Acts of Union 1707, having been used in Great Britain and Ireland from ancient times until the second half of the 20th
Capital punishment in the United Kingdom
Capital_punishment_in_the_United_Kingdom
British financial crisis
1960–1979: the Sixties and Seventies Political history of the United Kingdom (1945–present) Stock market crash of 1973–74 October 1974 United Kingdom general
Secondary banking crisis of 1973–1975
Secondary_banking_crisis_of_1973–1975
in the United Kingdom is a devolved matter, with each of the countries of the United Kingdom having separate systems under separate governments. The UK
Education in the United Kingdom
Education_in_the_United_Kingdom
Unidentified murder victim in England
the dead woman was indeed "The Duchess". List of unsolved murders in the United Kingdom St. Louis Jane Doe "Headless Cockley Cley victim reburied". 11 June
Norfolk_headless_body
Noble titles in the United Kingdom
peerages in the United Kingdom comprising both hereditary and lifetime titled appointments of various ranks, which form both a constituent part of the legislative
Peerages in the United Kingdom
Peerages_in_the_United_Kingdom
Thursday 10 October 1974, the October 1974 United Kingdom general election was held in England, to elect all 635 members of the House of Commons, with
October 1974 United Kingdom general election in England
October_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election_in_England
Component parts of the UK since 1922
Since 1922, the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland
Countries of the United Kingdom
Countries_of_the_United_Kingdom
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that followed the Local Government Act 1972, introducing further
Local Government Act 1974 (United Kingdom)
Local_Government_Act_1974_(United_Kingdom)
supermarket chains currently operating in the United Kingdom. The food retail market has been dominated by the 'big four' supermarkets – Tesco, Sainsbury's
List of supermarket chains in the United Kingdom
List_of_supermarket_chains_in_the_United_Kingdom
in 1950–1955 | 1955 MPs | 1959 MPs | 1964 MPs | 1966 MPs | 1970 MPs | Constituencies in 1974–1983 This is a list of all constituencies that were in existence
List of United Kingdom Parliament constituencies (1955–1974)
List_of_United_Kingdom_Parliament_constituencies_(1955–1974)
Electoral divisions of the parliament of the United Kingdom
The Parliament of the United Kingdom currently has 650 parliamentary constituencies across the constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern
Constituencies of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Constituencies_of_the_Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
54°0′N 2°30′W / 54.000°N 2.500°W / 54.000; -2.500 The United Kingdom is a country located off the north-western coast of continental Europe. It comprises
Geography of the United Kingdom
Geography_of_the_United_Kingdom
the union. The Accession of the United Kingdom to the European Communities (EC) took effect on 1 January 1974. The United Kingdom withdrew from the European
Politics of the United Kingdom
Politics_of_the_United_Kingdom
Aviation incident in Norfolk, England
It was the first collision between a civil aircraft and a military fast jet in the United Kingdom low flying military training system. The Pawnee registered
1974 Norfolk mid-air collision
1974_Norfolk_mid-air_collision
The population of the United Kingdom was estimated at 69.5 million in 2025. It is the 21st most populated country in the world and has a population density
Demographics of the United Kingdom
Demographics_of_the_United_Kingdom
Topics referred to by the same term
in the 1974 United Kingdom general election may refer to the results of either of two elections that year: List of MPs elected in the February 1974 United
List of MPs elected in the 1974 United Kingdom general election
List_of_MPs_elected_in_the_1974_United_Kingdom_general_election
The 1974 Greenwich Council election took place on 2 May 1974 to elect members of Greenwich London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council
1974 Greenwich London Borough Council election
1974_Greenwich_London_Borough_Council_election
Military unit
and the United Kingdom to defend the Asian Pacific region after the United Kingdom withdrew forces from the east of Suez in the early 1970s. The ANZUK
ANZUK
The following is a partial list of United Kingdom MPs. List of United Kingdom MPs: A List of United Kingdom MPs: B List of United Kingdom MPs: C List
Lists_of_United_Kingdom_MPs
1974 IRA bombings in Surrey, England
days before the October 1974 United Kingdom general election. As all parties felt obliged to respond to the events, they contributed to the speedy and
Guildford_pub_bombings
Terrorism in the United Kingdom, according to the Home Office, poses a significant threat to the state. There have been various causes of terrorism in the UK
Terrorism in the United Kingdom
Terrorism_in_the_United_Kingdom
with the United Kingdom was held in Malta on 11 and 12 February 1956. The proposals were approved by 77% of those who voted, on a turnout of 59%; the low
1956 Maltese United Kingdom integration referendum
1956_Maltese_United_Kingdom_integration_referendum
Topics referred to by the same term
1969 United Kingdom miners' strike, a widespread unofficial strike 1972 United Kingdom miners' strike UK miners' strike (1974) 1984–1985 United Kingdom miners'
UK_miners'_strike
Suspected part of the Troubles in the UK
The 1974 Tower of London bombing happened on 17 July 1974 with the explosion of a 10–14-pound (4.5–6.4 kg) bomb in the White Tower of the Tower of London
1974_Tower_of_London_bombing
In the United Kingdom, trade unions emerged in the early 19th century, but faced punitive laws that sharply limited their activities. They began political
Trade unions in the United Kingdom
Trade_unions_in_the_United_Kingdom
Motor car race
was race 10 of 15 in both the 1974 World Championship of Drivers and the 1974 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The 75-lap race was won
1974_British_Grand_Prix
Television broadcasts in the United Kingdom began in 1932, however, regular broadcasts would only begin four years later. Television began as a public
Television in the United Kingdom
Television_in_the_United_Kingdom
There are five types of elections in the United Kingdom: elections to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom (commonly called 'general elections' when
Elections in the United Kingdom
Elections_in_the_United_Kingdom
1974 IRA attack in England
On 21 November 1974, bombs exploded in two pubs in Birmingham, England, killing 21 people and injuring 182 others. The Provisional IRA never officially
Birmingham_pub_bombings
1974 IRA attack in London, England
On 17 June 1974 the Provisional IRA bombed the British Houses of Parliament causing extensive damage and injuring eleven people. The Provisional IRA began
1974 Houses of Parliament bombing
1974_Houses_of_Parliament_bombing
In the United Kingdom, a driving licence is the official document which authorises its holder to operate motor vehicles on highways and other public roads
Driving licence in the United Kingdom
Driving_licence_in_the_United_Kingdom
Fellows of the Royal Society elected in 1974. Sir Walter Fred Bodmer William Robert Boon Kenneth Burton Hugh John Forster Cairns Sir Roy Yorke Calne David
List of fellows of the Royal Society elected in 1974
List_of_fellows_of_the_Royal_Society_elected_in_1974
The United Kingdom straddles the higher mid-latitudes between 49° and 61°N on the western seaboard of Europe. Since the UK is always in or close to the
Climate_of_the_United_Kingdom
The monarchy of the United Kingdom, or simply the British monarchy, is the form of government used by the United Kingdom by which a hereditary monarch
Monarchy of the United Kingdom
Monarchy_of_the_United_Kingdom
Ranks of nobility in the United Kingdom
The Peerage of the United Kingdom is one of the five peerages in the United Kingdom. It comprises most peerages created in the United Kingdom of Great
Peerage_of_the_United_Kingdom
list of prime ministers of the United Kingdom by age. This table can be sorted to display prime ministers of the United Kingdom by name, order of office
List of prime ministers of the United Kingdom by age
List_of_prime_ministers_of_the_United_Kingdom_by_age
Opinion polling for both the February and October 1974 United Kingdom general elections was carried out by various organisations to gauge voting intention
Opinion polling for the 1974 United Kingdom general elections
Opinion_polling_for_the_1974_United_Kingdom_general_elections
The United Kingdom has a highly developed social market economy. In 2026, the United Kingdom is the fifth-largest national economy in the world measured
Economy_of_the_United_Kingdom
The British ambassador to the United States is in charge of the British Embassy, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom's diplomatic mission to the United
List of ambassadors of the United Kingdom to the United States
List_of_ambassadors_of_the_United_Kingdom_to_the_United_States
services in the United Kingdom are provided predominantly by the Royal Mail (and Post Office Limited which oversees post offices). Since 2006, the market
Postal services in the United Kingdom
Postal_services_in_the_United_Kingdom
Political movement to replace the United Kingdom's monarchy with a republic
replace the United Kingdom's monarchy with a republic led by an elected head of state. Monarchy has been the form of government used in the United Kingdom and
Republicanism in the United Kingdom
Republicanism_in_the_United_Kingdom
Banking in the United Kingdom encompasses a system of banks and bank-like financial institutions that provide financial services to consumers and businesses
Banking_in_the_United_Kingdom
Status granted by royal charter or letters patent
City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the monarch of the United Kingdom to specific centres of population, which meet the generally accepted
City status in the United Kingdom
City_status_in_the_United_Kingdom
Transfer of powers to parts of the UK
In the United Kingdom, devolution (historically called home rule in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) is the Parliament of the United Kingdom's statutory
Devolution in the United Kingdom
Devolution_in_the_United_Kingdom
The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom. It meets at the Palace
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
The United States ambassador to the United Kingdom, formally the ambassador of the United States of America to the Court of St James's, is the official
List of ambassadors of the United States to the United Kingdom
List_of_ambassadors_of_the_United_States_to_the_United_Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, gun ownership is considered a privilege, not a right, and access by the general public to firearms is subject to strict control
Firearms regulation in the United Kingdom
Firearms_regulation_in_the_United_Kingdom
The history of the United Kingdom begins in 1707 with the Treaty of Union and Acts of Union. The core of the United Kingdom as a unified state came into
History_of_the_United_Kingdom
Overview of general elections results in the United Kingdom
overview of United Kingdom general election results since 1922. The 1922 UK general election was the first election in the new United Kingdom of Great Britain
United Kingdom general elections overview
United_Kingdom_general_elections_overview
Immigration to the United Kingdom since the independence of Ireland in 1922
the United Kingdom, controlled by British immigration law and to an extent by British nationality law, has been significant, in particular from the former
Modern immigration to the United Kingdom
Modern_immigration_to_the_United_Kingdom
Agriculture in the United Kingdom uses 69% of the country's land area, employs around 446,000 people and contributes 0.6% of its gross value added (£15
Agriculture in the United Kingdom
Agriculture_in_the_United_Kingdom
United Kingdom tax codes
In the United Kingdom, taxation may involve payments to at least three different levels of government: central government (HM Revenue and Customs), devolved
Taxation in the United Kingdom
Taxation_in_the_United_Kingdom
Postal codes used in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown dependencies are known as postcodes (originally, postal codes). They are
Postcodes in the United Kingdom
Postcodes_in_the_United_Kingdom
Tourism in the United Kingdom is a major industry and contributor to the UK economy, which is the world's ninth biggest tourist destination, with over
Tourism_in_the_United_Kingdom
Adoption of the metric system of measurements
Metrication is the act or process of converting to the metric system of measurement. The United Kingdom, through voluntary and mandated laws, has metricated
Metrication in the United Kingdom
Metrication_in_the_United_Kingdom
List of geographic divisions
This is a list of the counties of the United Kingdom. The history of local government in the United Kingdom differs between England, Northern Ireland
List of counties of the United Kingdom
List_of_counties_of_the_United_Kingdom
Territorial evolution of the UK
The United Kingdom is the most recent of a number of sovereign states that have been established in Great Britain at different periods in history, in
Formation of the United Kingdom
Formation_of_the_United_Kingdom
There is no single law structure of the United Kingdom, rather, it has three distinctly different legal systems, each of which derives from a particular
Law_of_the_United_Kingdom
Telecommunications in the United Kingdom have evolved from the early days of the telegraph to modern fibre broadband and high-speed 5G networks. Telegraph
Telecommunications in the United Kingdom
Telecommunications_in_the_United_Kingdom
citizens of the United Kingdom. The term includes people born in the UK who are of Polish descent and Polish-born people who reside in the UK. There are
Poles_in_the_United_Kingdom
of 1974 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year. 6 April – The 19th Eurovision Song Contest is staged at the Dome
1974_in_British_music
Healthcare in the United Kingdom is a devolved matter, with England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales each having their own systems of publicly funded
Healthcare in the United Kingdom
Healthcare_in_the_United_Kingdom
in the United Kingdom is regulated by the Gambling Commission on behalf of the government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) under the Gambling
Gambling in the United Kingdom
Gambling_in_the_United_Kingdom
Following a 2016 referendum, the United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union at the end of January 2020. Since leaving the EU, numerous polling organisations
Potential re-accession of the United Kingdom to the European Union
Potential_re-accession_of_the_United_Kingdom_to_the_European_Union
phenomenon in the United Kingdom since the early 20th century, with the formation of fascist, antisemitic, or Islamophobic movements. The far-right is
Far-right politics in the United Kingdom
Far-right_politics_in_the_United_Kingdom
ministers of the United Kingdom by length of tenure. This is based on the difference between dates; if counted by the number of calendar days, the figures
List of prime ministers of the United Kingdom by length of tenure
List_of_prime_ministers_of_the_United_Kingdom_by_length_of_tenure
Senior decision-making body of the UK government
The Cabinet of the United Kingdom is the senior decision-making body of the Government of the United Kingdom. Formally a committee of the Privy Council
Cabinet_of_the_United_Kingdom
Country in Europe with dependencies and territories
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the United Kingdom: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a
Outline_of_the_United_Kingdom
IRA bombing attempt
the IRA has planted a bomb aboard an aircraft, and was the second terrorist incident involving a bomb aboard an aircraft in the United Kingdom. The flight
1974 British Airways bombing attempt
1974_British_Airways_bombing_attempt
Sovereign state in Western Europe (1707–1801)
the Acts of Union 1707, which united the Kingdom of England (including Wales) and the Kingdom of Scotland to form a single kingdom encompassing the whole
Kingdom_of_Great_Britain
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