Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1827 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:
Battle of Blore Heath - 1459, Chaplin Returns to England - 1952, 1st British woman News reader - 1955, BBC launches the world's first Ceefax teletext service. - 1974, Steve Redgrave wins 5th Olympic Gold Medal - 2000
Famous and historic events from 1827
Battle of Navarino
Wooden Matches go on sale
Famous Britons born in 1827
Alexander Nicolson
James Grant
John McLennan
John Speke
Joseph Lister
William Vernon Harcourt
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