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The British Government Approves Atomic Research
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1946

The British Government Approves Atomic Research

On 23 January 1946, the British government approved atomic research at Harwell and plans for an atomic pile, shaping the UK’s post-war nuclear programme.

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On 23 January 1946, the British government approved atomic research at Harwell and plans for an atomic pile, shaping the UK’s post-war nuclear programme.
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