Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Jersey 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 Jersey
6th of January 1781 : Battle of Jersey
23rd of November 1852 : First Post Office Pillar Box
9th of May 1945 : Channel Islands liberated
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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