Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1781 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:
The Houses of Parliament burn down - 1834, Jane Eyre Published - 1847, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Published - 1950, First Edition of Blue Peter - 1958
Famous and historic events from 1781
Battle of Dogger Bank
Battle of Jersey
British surrender at Yorktown
Ironbridge Opened
Uranus Discovered
Famous Britons born in 1781
David Brewster
George Stephenson
Henry Martyn
Samuel Clegg
Stamford Raffles
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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