Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1715 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 Battle of Myton-on-Swale - 1319, Vegetarian Society Formed - 1847, Jack the Ripper Kills twice in one Day - 1888, The discovery of penicillin - 1928, BBC begins TV Transmissions - 1929, Chamberlain Proclaims Peace for our Time, - 1938, Bourne End Rail Crash - 1945, Thunderbirds Are Go! - 1965, Radio 1 goes on air - 1967
Famous and historic events from 1715
Battle of Preston
Battle of Sheriffmuir
First Formal Sculling Race
Old Pretender Lands at Peterhead
The Earl of Mar’s Declaration
Famous Britons born in 1715
Robert Paterson
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
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Coast |
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