Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1066 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:
John de Balliol proclaimed King of Scotland - 1292, Death of Mary Tudor - 1558, Trial of Walter Raleigh - 1606, Pickwick Papers Published - 1837, Livingstone reaches Victoria Falls - 1855, Suez Canal Inaugurated - 1869, Channel Collision Kills 20 - 1953, The Luxor Massacre - 1997
Famous and historic events from 1066
Battle of Fulford
Battle of Hastings
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Edward the Confessor dies
Harold crowned King of England
William the Conqueror crowned
William the Conqueror lands
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