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Explore all of British history, from the Neolithic to the present day, with this easy-to-use interactive timeline.
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British History Timeline. Explore all of British history, from the Neolithic to the present day, with this easy-to-use interactive timeline. Browse hundreds of key events and discover how the...
This is a timeline of British history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of England, History of Wales, History of Scotland, History of Ireland, Formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and ...
- 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.
1801: The UK is created. Because of the Irish rebellion, Britain dissolved the Irish parliament and moved its responsibilities to the British parliament. This created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 1825: The first passenger railway is built. It goes between Stockton and Darlington. Soon there were railways nearly everywhere.
This is a timeline of English history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in England and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of England
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Oct 9, 2024 · These centuries would be rocked by major events such as the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War between England and France, which altered the balance of power in Europe.