1917 in the United Kingdom

Events from the year 1917 in the United Kingdom. The year was dominated by the First World War.

1917 in the United Kingdom
Other years
1915 | 1916 | 1917 (1917) | 1918 | 1919
Constituent countries of the United Kingdom
England | Ireland | Scotland | Wales
Sport

Incumbents

Events

Women's Land Army recruitment poster
December: British troops on parade at Jaffa Gate after the capture of Jerusalem and occupation of southern Palestine

Undated

Publications

Births

Deaths

See also

References

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