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1920 – 1940<\/h1>\n

This section carries an introduction to the period between 1920 and 1940. It provides a snapshot of what was going on around the World during this period and also what was going on in the United Kingdom. This provides context for later sections on what was happening in Prestwood and any local photo galleries.<\/p>\n

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Introduction 1920-1940<\/h1>\n

World History<\/h2>\n

1921 \u00a0China \u00a0Communist party formed
1922 \u00a0USSR formed
1929 \u00a0Start of the Great Depression
1934 \u00a0Hitler becomes Fuhrer
1938 \u00a0Germany annexes Austria
1939 \u00a0WW2 starts<\/p>\n

British History<\/h2>\n

1921 Republic of Ireland gain independence
1926 John Logie Baird demonstrates his invention, the Television
1928 Alexander Flemming discovers Penicillin
1931 British Commonwealth formed
1936 King George V dies, succeeded byEdward V111
1936 King Edward V111 abdicates and is succeeded by George V1
1939 Britain declares war on Germany<\/p>\n

Prestwood History<\/h2>\n

Follow the link (tba)<\/p>\n

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Introduction 1920-1940<\/h1>

World History<\/h2>

1921 \u00a0China \u00a0Communist party formed
1922 \u00a0USSR formed
1929 \u00a0Start of the Great Depression
1934 \u00a0Hitler becomes Fuhrer
1938 \u00a0Germany annexes Austria
1939 \u00a0WW2 starts<\/p>

British History<\/h2>

1921 Republic of Ireland gain independence
1926 John Logie Baird demonstrates his invention, the Television
1928 Alexander Flemming discovers Penicillin
1931 British Commonwealth formed
1936 King George V dies, succeeded byEdward V111
1936 King Edward V111 abdicates and is succeeded by George V1
1939 Britain declares war on Germany<\/p>

Prestwood History<\/h2>

Follow the link (tba)<\/p>

Go to: Image Galleries<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>

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