Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Staffordshire 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:
Cook sets sail on 3rd and last Voyage - 1776, Waterloo Station Opens - 1848, Big Bens First Strike - 1859, Gillingham Firefighting Display Disaster - 1929
Famous historic dates from Staffordshire
11th of April 1612 : Last Heretic Burned
19th of June 1987 : It’s a Royal Knockout
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