Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Dumfries and Galloway 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:
Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton agreed - 1328, HMS Queen Charlotte Burns and Blows Up - 1800, Rubber Band Patented - 1845, Captain Oates leaves the tent - 1912, Marie Stopes Opens First Clinic - 1921, CND’s Inaugural Public Meeting - 1958, Eden Project Opens - 2001
Famous historic dates from Dumfries and Galloway
12th of May 1455 : Battle of Arkinholm
22nd of May 1915 : Britains worst Rail Disaster
21st of December 1988 : Lockerbie Air Disaster
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