Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Dumfries and Galloway 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:
Luther Posts His 95 Theses - 1517, Sherlock Holmes 1st Published - 1892, The Worcesters Charge at Ypres - 1914, Official end of the Battle of Britain - 1940, Huddersfield Factory Fire - 1941, Zebra Crossing Introduced - 1951
Famous historic dates from Dumfries and Galloway
12th of May 1455 : Battle of Arkinholm
22nd of May 1915 : Britains worst Rail Disaster
21st of December 1988 : Lockerbie Air Disaster
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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