Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1606 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:
St Augustine Introduces Julian Calendar to England - 0597, William the Conqueror crowned - 1066, Domesday Book Commissioned - 1085, First Christmas Tree in Britain - 1800, Mrs Beeton Published - 1861, End of the Soviet Union - 1991
Famous and historic events from 1606
First Known Performance of Macbeth
Guy Fawkes hanged, drawn and quartered
The Great Severn Tsunami
Trial of Guy Fawkes begins
Trial of Walter Raleigh
Union Jack Created
Famous Britons born in 1606
Edmund Waller
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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