Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1609 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:
Siege of Derry Begins - 1689, Opening of the Natural History Museum - 1881, Republic of Ireland established - 1949
Famous and historic events from 1609
Henry Hudson Reaches Delaware Bay
Shakespeare’s Sonnets Published
Famous Britons born in 1609
Edward Clarendon
Matthew Hale
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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