Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Lanarkshire that have shaped Britain and its peoples and affected its history. If you feel we have left something out please don't hesitate to let us know.
More dates from British history
On this day:
Edward the Confessor Crowned - 1043, Robert Walpole Becomes 1st British PM - 1721, The Grand National That Never Was - 1993
Famous historic dates from Lanarkshire
11th of June 1679 : Battle of Drumclog
22nd of June 1679 : Battle of Bothwell Bridge
22nd of October 1877 : Blantyre Mining Disaster
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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