Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1844 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 1844
The Rochdale Pioneers open shop
Famous Britons born in 1844
Alfred Ernest Albert of Saxe-Coburg
Andrew Lang
Gerard Manley Hopkins
Howard Grubb
James Greathead
James Orr
Patrick Manson
Robert Bridges
Verney Cameron
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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