‘An Inspector Calls’ Timeline of Context. By Chloe Didwell Dec 4, 1905 Liberal government was formed under Henry Campbell-Bannerman Apr 15, 1912 The Titanic sinks Jun 4, 1913 Emily Davison killed by king's horse Jul 28, 1914 Start of WW1 Jan 27, 1916 Conscription is introduced Dec 6, 1916 David Lloyd George becomes Prime Minister Feb 6, 1918 Some women were given the vote Nov 11, 1918 End of WW1 May 4, 1926 General strike (TUC) May 11, 1926 The TUC calls of strike May 7, 1928 All women over the age of 21 get the vote Sep 30, 1928 Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin Oct 29, 1929 Wall Street Crash (USA) led Britain to depression Sep 1, 1939 Start of WW2 Sep 2, 1945 End of WW2