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Important Dates in British History - a timeline

Here are events from West Wales 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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Battle of Hexham - 1464, George III survives 2 assassination attempts - 1800, The Great Gold Robbery - 1855, Opening of the Royal Opera House - 1858, British Legion Formed - 1921, Britain tests H-Bomb - 1957, Arsenal Become Invincibles - 2004

Famous historic dates from West Wales

22nd of February 1797 : Last Invasion of Mainland Britain

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On this day:
Battle of Hexham - 1464, George III survives 2 assassination attempts - 1800, The Great Gold Robbery - 1855, Opening of the Royal Opera House - 1858, British Legion Formed - 1921, Britain tests H-Bomb - 1957, Arsenal Become Invincibles - 2004
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