Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Derbyshire 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:
1st Wimbledon tennis tournament - 1877, HMS Vanguard Lost with 843 Men - 1917, Engagement of Queen Elizabeth - 1947, Supercell Storm over Wokingham - 1959, Lightning strikes York Minster - 1984, First Episode of The Office - 2001
Famous historic dates from Derbyshire
8th of December 1745 : Bonnie Prince Charlie Turns Back at Derby
17th of April 1951 : Peak District is designated Britain's first national park
24th of April 1965 : Official opening of the Pennine Way
8th of January 1989 : Kegworth Air Crash
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