Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1829 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:
First Town Incorporated by English Parliament - 1439, Battle of Brentford - 1642, Battle of Preston - 1715, Elgar opens Abbey Road recording studios - 1931, First Photo of Nessie - 1933, Tirpitz Sunk - 1944, End of the Pound note - 1984, Tim Berners-Lee Proposes world wide web - 1990, Absolutely Fabulous Debuts - 1992, Gary Glitter Jailed - 1999
Famous and historic events from 1829
1st regular bus service
Metropolitan Police Force Established
Oxford win 1st Boat Race
William Burke is hanged
Famous Britons born in 1829
Alexander Buchan
Catherine Booth
Henry Liddon
John Everett Millais
Samuel Gardiner
Thomas W Robertson
William Booth
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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