Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1649 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 1649
Charles I beheaded
Charles I Goes on Trial
Charles I is buried
Cromwell Declares England a Commonwealth
Sack of Drogheda
Famous Britons born in 1649
John Blow
Titus Oates
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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