Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1648 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 1648
Battle of Maidstone
Battle of Preston
Famous Britons born in 1648
Elkanah Settle
Grinling Gibbons
John Dalrymple
Robert Barclay
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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