Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Jersey 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:
Henry VIII ex-communicated - 1538, 1st Bowler Hats go on sale - 1849, The Wright Brothers take Flight - 1903, Mary Bell found Guilty - 1968, IRA bomb Harrods - 1983, Work begins on the Channel Tunnel - 1988, Ian Huntly found Guilty of Soham Murders - 2003
Famous historic dates from Jersey
6th of January 1781 : Battle of Jersey
23rd of November 1852 : First Post Office Pillar Box
9th of May 1945 : Channel Islands liberated
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