Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Orkneys 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:
Normans Invade Ireland - 1169, Great Exhibition opens - 1851, TUC meets to agree on a General Strike - 1926, Sutton Hoo Dig Begins - 1939, Betting Shops Legal - 1961, Last UK Concert by Beatles - 1966, Tony Blairs 'New Labour' sweeps to power - 1997, Millennium May Day Protests - 2000
Famous historic dates from Orkneys
20th of February 1472 : Liberation of Orkneys & Shetlands
18th of February 1678 : Pilgrim’s Progress Published
9th of July 1917 : HMS Vanguard Lost with 843 Men
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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