Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1542 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:
Alfred Becomes King of Wessex - 0871, English order of knighthood founded - 1348, Birth of Shakespeare - 1564, Death of Shakespeare - 1616, Charles II is crowned - 1661, First Broadcast by British Monarch - 1924, Death of Blair Peach - 1979
Famous and historic events from 1542
Battle of Solway Moss
Execution of Catherine Howard
Famous Britons born in 1542
Christopher Saxton
John Speed
Mary, Queen of Scots
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A Picture of Britain |
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Coast |
Churchill |
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