Events in 1857

Victoria & Albert Museum moved to present site
Old Trafford, Manchester first used as a cricket ground by Manchester Cricket Club
United Methodist Free Churches founded
Sir Edward Elgar born
The Savage Club opened in London
Hallé Orchestra founded at Free Trade Hall, Manchester by Charles Hallé
Establishment by Parliament of the Court of Probate
10 May 1857 Sepoy mutiny at Meerut in India
26 Jun 1857 Surrender of Cawnpore to Indian mutineers
30 Jun 1857 Seige of Lucknow by Indian mutineers started
14 Sep 1857 British Army storms Delhi
25 Sep 1857 British fight their way to Lucknow
17 Nov 1857 Alambagh garrisoned by British troops
17 Nov 1857 Relief of Lucknow by Lord Clyde

Events in 1858

1858 Medical Act - Royal Colleges of Physicians and of Surgeons start to offer diplomas
1858 Office of Secretary of State for India instituted
1858 Fenian Society formed in Ireland by James Stephens
1858 Establishment of the General Medical Council & Registration of Medical Pactitioners
1858 First Publication of Crockford's Clerical Directory by Edward William Cox
Jun 1858 Fall of Jhansi to British (end of Indian Mutiny)
1 Nov 1858 East India Company wound up - India transferred to control of British Crown