Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1812 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 1812
America declares war on Britain
Prime Minister Spencer Perceval Assassinated
Famous Britons born in 1812
Augustus Pugin
Charles Dickens
Charlotte Schreiber
Edward Lear
George Gardner
George Grey
George Routledge
Geraldine Jewsbury
Kirkpatrick MacMillan
Robert Browning
Samuel Smiles
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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