Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Rutland 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:
Captain Cook Killed - 1779, Battle of St Vincent - 1797, Great Ormond Street Hospital Opens - 1852, Dresden Firestorm - 1945, Torvill and Dean Win Gold - 1984, Khomeini Issues ‘Satanic Verses’ Fatwa - 1989, Body of James Bulger found - 1993
Famous historic dates from Rutland
12th of March 1470 : Battle of Empingham
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A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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