Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1839 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:
Launch of BBC2 - 1964, Enoch Powells Rivers of Blood Speech - 1968, Sinclair ZX Spectrum Launched - 1982
Famous and historic events from 1839
First Grand National
First Henley Regatta
Fox Talbot Shows First Photos
The Newport Rising
Famous Britons born in 1839
Alfred Sisley
George Cadbury
James Moyr Smith
John Aitken
Marie Louise de la Ramee
Redvers Buller
Walter Pater
William Grant
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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