Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire
20th of August 1667 : Paradise Lost Published
1st of August 1740 : Rule Britannia First Performed
5th of June 1963 : John Profumo resigns
8th of August 1963 : Great Train Robbery
11th of January 1973 : First Open Univeristy Graduates
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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