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Important Dates in British History - a timeline

Here are events from 1911 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.
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On this day:
Battle of Berwick - 1296, Fire Claims 19 Glasgow Firefighters - 1960

Famous and historic events from 1911

Chewing Gum first goes on sale
First British-Made Ford Car

Famous Britons born in 1911
Anna Russell
Dame Thora Hird
Denis Burkitt
Flann O'Brien
Frederic Williams
Guy Burgess
J L Austin
James Cameron
Kit Scruton
Max Gluckman
Mervyn Peake
Michael Hordern
Roger Hilton
Sir John Charnley
Terry Thomas
William Golding
William Stearn
Willie Ross

Recommended Books:

A Picture of Britain
A Picture of Britain
Ashes Fever
Ashes Fever
Coast
Coast
Churchill
Churchill

Brit Quote:
'Tis love that makes the world go round - Charles Dickens
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On this day:
Battle of Berwick - 1296, Fire Claims 19 Glasgow Firefighters - 1960
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