Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1834 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:
John de Balliol proclaimed King of Scotland - 1292, Death of Mary Tudor - 1558, Trial of Walter Raleigh - 1606, Pickwick Papers Published - 1837, Livingstone reaches Victoria Falls - 1855, Suez Canal Inaugurated - 1869, Channel Collision Kills 20 - 1953, The Luxor Massacre - 1997
Famous and historic events from 1834
Britain abolishes slavery
The Houses of Parliament burn down
Tolpuddle Martyrs Sentenced
Famous Britons born in 1834
Charles Santley
Charles Spurgeon
James Thomson
Robert Anderson
Sir Joseph Boehm
William Morris
William Preece
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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