Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1855 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 1855
1st Edition of the Daily Telegraph
Livingstone reaches Victoria Falls
The Great Gold Robbery
Famous Britons born in 1855
Albert Gamage
Alfred Wallis
Frederick Bower
William MacGregor
William Paton Ker
William Sharp
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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