Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1870 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:
Battle of Blore Heath - 1459, Chaplin Returns to England - 1952, 1st British woman News reader - 1955, BBC launches the world's first Ceefax teletext service. - 1974, Steve Redgrave wins 5th Olympic Gold Medal - 2000
Famous and historic events from 1870
Death of Charles Dickens
Foundation of the Red Cross
Famous Britons born in 1870
Cecil Hurst
Frederick Jane
George Newman
Harry Lauder
Harry Vardon
Hilaire Belloc
Hugh MacKintosh
Marie Lloyd
Percy Nunn
Tom Browne
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