Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1797 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 and historic events from 1797
Battle of St Vincent
First £1 Note Issued
Last Invasion of Mainland Britain
Nelson Loses his Arm
Spithead Mutiny Begins
The Bank of England becomes Insolvent
Famous Britons born in 1797
Charles Lyell
James Brudenell
Mary Shelley
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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