Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1653 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 official street collections for charity - 1891, Harrow Rail crash - 1952, EMI Sign Sex Pistols - 1976, Britain joins the Exchange Rate Mechanism - 1990
Famous and historic events from 1653
Battle of the Gabbard
Oliver Cromwell becomes 'lord protector'
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