Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Orkneys 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:
Last Heretic Burned - 1612, Battle of Selby - 1644, William III and Mary II crowned as joint rulers of Britain - 1689, The Dullest Day in History? - 1954, Brixton Riots - 1981
Famous historic dates from Orkneys
20th of February 1472 : Liberation of Orkneys & Shetlands
18th of February 1678 : Pilgrim’s Progress Published
9th of July 1917 : HMS Vanguard Lost with 843 Men
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