Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Buckinghamshire 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
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Battle of Blore Heath - 1459, Chaplin Returns to England - 1952, 1st British woman News reader - 1955, BBC launches the world's first Ceefax teletext service. - 1974, Steve Redgrave wins 5th Olympic Gold Medal - 2000
Famous historic dates from Buckinghamshire
20th of August 1667 : Paradise Lost Published
1st of August 1740 : Rule Britannia First Performed
5th of June 1963 : John Profumo resigns
8th of August 1963 : Great Train Robbery
11th of January 1973 : First Open Univeristy Graduates
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A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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