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Jun 16, 2020 · From the fearsome Celtic warriors of prehistory to the clever inventors and statesmen of the modern era, England’s story is one bursting with magnificent castles, complex kings and queens ...
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- Captivating History
See how a kingdom on an isle managed to conquer nearly a quarter of the world after centuries of seafaring, trade, and conquest.
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- EmperorTigerstar
From prehistoric Stonehenge and Roman invasions to the Norman Conquest and the rise of the British Empire, England's story is filled with fascinating moments. We'll cover iconic periods like...
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- World History Nexus
England is a country stuffed full of history. From the Stone Age to the Nuclear Age there are thousands of inspirational sites that have helped to shape the ...
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- History Hit
- Prehistory (Before AD 43) Prehistory is the time before written records. It’s the period of human history we know the least about, but it’s also the longest by far.
- Romans (AD 43–c.410) In 55–54 BC, Julius Caesar arrived on the shores of Britain, but thanks to guerrilla resistance and bad weather, his conquest was not successful.
- Early Medieval (c.410–1066) The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule and the Norman Conquest are among the most important in English history.
- Medieval (1066–1485) Duke William of Normandy’s resounding triumph over King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 marked the dawn of a new era. The overthrow of the Saxon kingdom of England was to transform the country the Normans conquered, from how it was organised and governed to its language and customs – and perhaps most visibly today, its architecture.
2016: Brexit vote. 52% of the UK voted to leave the European Union (though in London, Scotland and Northern Ireland most people wanted to stay). 2020: Britain left the European Union. 2022: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Oct 1, 2024 · This is a timeline of British history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in the United Kingdom and its predecessor states.
