Death of Joseph Priestley in Pennsylvania.
Hugh Bourne, a Methodist preacher, attracted huge crowds at Mow Cop, Shropshire, leading to the creation of the Primitive Methodists.Abolition of Britain's slave trade.
Death of Matthew Boulton.
The repeal of the relevant clause in the Blasphemy Act removed limitations on the religious activities of the Unitarians.
End of war with France
