Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1583 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:
Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway - 1582, London Gazette First Published - 1665, Treasure Island Published - 1883, Britain’s first female mayor elected - 1908, BBC begins Broadcasts - 1922, Coventry Blitz - 1940, NME Publishes First UK Singles Chart - 1952, First British Record Chart Published - 1952, Princess Anne and Mark Phillips Marry - 1973
Famous and historic events from 1583
1st British Life Insurance Policy
Famous Britons born in 1583
Orlando Gibbons
Philip Massinger
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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