Torpids 1841

Notes

Finished 12 June 1841
No record, except that finishing order is
1. Trinity
2. Brasenose
3. University
4. Exeter
5. Oriel
From which, we assume this was the first appearance of University in Torpids.
From the main text of Sherwood (p.45)
We can find no details of the Torpids for this year.
In other news ... [1841]

Monarch: Victoria
Prime Minister: William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (Whig)

June 6
The United Kingdom Census is held, the first to record names and approximate ages of every household member, and to be administered nationally.
June 7
Lord Melbourne loses a vote of no confidence against his government.