Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1761 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 1761
First True Canal in Britain Opens
The Hexham Riot
Famous Britons born in 1761
Henry Shrapnel
James Hall
John Opie
John Rennie
Richard Salisbury
Smithson Tennant
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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