The Slave Trade Act becomes law, abolishing the slave trade throughout the British Empire[8] with effect from 1 May (slavery itself is abolished in British colonies in 1833).
29 October – The exiled Louis XVIII of France arrives at Great Yarmouth with his entourage. It is only on 2 November that they receive permission to go ashore .[11]
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