Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Lanarkshire 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 Post Office Pillar Box - 1852, Manchester Martyrs Hanged - 1867, Launch of the Cutty Sark - 1869, Far from the Madding Crowd Published - 1874, First Royal Command Performance - 1897, Crippen hanged - 1910, First Episode of Doctor Who - 1963, Oxford Circus Tube Fire - 1984
Famous historic dates from Lanarkshire
11th of June 1679 : Battle of Drumclog
22nd of June 1679 : Battle of Bothwell Bridge
22nd of October 1877 : Blantyre Mining Disaster
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