TIMELINE HISTORY OF BRITAIN

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History of Britain

TIMELINE BY CAMILA ANDREA PARRA

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IRON AGE

Roman Times

The Middle Ages

NEOLITHIC

The Norman Conquest

The Civil War

The Industrial Revolution

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NEOLITHIC 4000-2300 BC

2500 BC

3800 BC

4000 BC

People start to grow their food and get resources such as: meat, chicken, milk, eggs, pork, sheep wool, etc.

The inhabitants of the period created communal "Long barrows" to venerate their ancestors.

Stonehenge construction located below the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset. This was used as a temporary marker.

It was the time where people began to farm.

The people of this period did not write anything. Also, they created vases and axes.

NEOLITHIC 4000-2300 BC

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3800 BC

4000 BC

People start to grow their food and get resources such as: meat, chicken, milk, eggs, pork, sheep wool, etc.

The inhabitants of the period created communal "Long barrows" to venerate their ancestors.

Stonehenge construction located below the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset. This was used as a temporary marker.

It was the time where people began to farm.

The people of this period did not write anything. Also, they created vases and axes.

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Roman Times

The Middle Ages

NEOLITHIC

The Norman Conquest

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The Industrial Revolution

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IRON AGE 800 BC-AD 100

250 BC

Hardening

Bog ore

Meteoric iron

The Hittites - Foreign armies arrive with armor and weapons made of a stronger material called iron conquering the lands.

The elements were immersed in cold water or snow to make them rigid.

Iron that could be found in other places such as bogs.

Iron Age marks an important point in human evolution.

Cold worked iron without the need of heat for smelting. It was a very rare material and more valuable than gold.

IRON AGE 800 BC-AD 100

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250 BC

Hardening

Bog ore

Meteoric iron

The Hittites - Foreign armies arrive with armor and weapons made of a stronger material called iron conquering the lands.

The elements were immersed in cold water or snow to make them rigid.

Iron that could be found in other places such as bogs.

Iron Age marks an important point in human evolution.

Cold worked iron without the need of heat for smelting. It was a very rare material and more valuable than gold.

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The Middle Ages

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The Norman Conquest

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Roman Times AD 43- AD 410

60 - 61 AD

3rd century AD

250 BC

410 AD

122 AD

43 AD

Emperor Hadrian visits Britain and orders the construction of Hadrian's Wall.

Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain, led by Aulus Plautius. The Roman army lands in Kent and establishes a foothold.

Roman Britain experiences relative stability and prosperit.y

The Roman Emperor withdraws the last Roman legions from Britain, leaving the island vulnerable and neglected.

Boudica, queen of the Iceni tribe, leads a major rebellion against Roman rule. They are eventually defeated.

Roman Times AD 43- AD 410

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60 - 61 AD

3rd century AD

250 BC

410 AD

122 AD

43 AD

Emperor Hadrian visits Britain and orders the construction of Hadrian's Wall.

Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain, led by Aulus Plautius. The Roman army lands in Kent and establishes a foothold.

Roman Britain experiences relative stability and prosperit.y

The Roman Emperor withdraws the last Roman legions from Britain, leaving the island vulnerable and neglected.

Boudica, queen of the Iceni tribe, leads a major rebellion against Roman rule. They are eventually defeated.

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ANGLO-SAXON PERIOD

500 AD

650 AD

250 BC

850 AD

616 AD

410 AD

The Battle of Chester It was a great victory won by the Anglo-Saxons over the native Britons near Chester.

Beginning of the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain after the departure of the Roman legions. The island is divided into separate kingdoms.

Anglo-Saxon kingdoms further consolidate.

Seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms emerge: Kent, Mercia, Northumbria, East Anglia, Essex, Sussex, and Wessex.

Fierce resistance from Romano-British against Anglo-Saxon invaders.

Ancient English

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ANGLO-SAXON PERIOD

500 AD

650 AD

250 BC

850 AD

616 AD

410 AD

The Battle of Chester It was a great victory won by the Anglo-Saxons over the native Britons near Chester.

Beginning of the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain after the departure of the Roman legions. The island is divided into separate kingdoms.

Anglo-Saxon kingdoms further consolidate.

Seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms emerge: Kent, Mercia, Northumbria, East Anglia, Essex, Sussex, and Wessex.

Fierce resistance from Romano-British against Anglo-Saxon invaders.

Ancient English

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VIKING INVASION

860 AD

250 BC

871-899 AD

793 AD

1013-1042 AD

1066 AD

England has four Viking kings. One of them, King Cnut, makes a big empire in the north Atlantic.

Vikings try to take over England again throught the Battle of Stamford Bridge. The English defeat the vikings.

King Alfred the Great stops Viking invasions.

Vikings start raiding England, beginning the Viking Age.

Vikings come to live in Britain, adding to the mix of people.

VIKING INVASION

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860 AD

250 BC

871-899 AD

793 AD

1013-1042 AD

1066 AD

England has four Viking kings. One of them, King Cnut, makes a big empire in the north Atlantic.

Vikings try to take over England again throught the Battle of Stamford Bridge. The English defeat the vikings.

King Alfred the Great stops Viking invasions.

Vikings start raiding England, beginning the Viking Age.

Vikings come to live in Britain, adding to the mix of people.

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The Norman Conquest 1066 AD - 1485 AD

1077

250 BC

1095

1066

1209

1215

Cambridge University was founded.

The Magna Carta is the first document that limits the ‘divine’ powers of the King and establishes the powers of the Parliament.

Oxford University was founded.

Bayeux Tapestry illustrating the Battle of Hastings is completed.

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The Norman Conquest 1066 AD - 1485 AD

1077

250 BC

1095

1066

1209

1215

Cambridge University was founded.

The Magna Carta is the first document that limits the ‘divine’ powers of the King and establishes the powers of the Parliament.

Oxford University was founded.

Bayeux Tapestry illustrating the Battle of Hastings is completed.

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The Industrial Revolution

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THE CIVIL WAR 1642 – 1651

1640

250 BC

1641

1629-1640

1649

1660

Execution of Charles I, marking the end of the First English Civil War.

The English monarchy is restored with the return of Charles II to England and later by James II.

The Short Parliament meets briefly but is dissolved by Charles I.

Charles I raises his standard at Nottingham, marking the start of the English Civil Wars.

Personal Rule of Charles I (Eleven-Year Tyranny).

THE CIVIL WAR 1642 – 1651

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1640

250 BC

1641

1629-1640

1649

1660

Execution of Charles I, marking the end of the First English Civil War.

The English monarchy is restored with the return of Charles II to England and later by James II.

The Short Parliament meets briefly but is dissolved by Charles I.

Charles I raises his standard at Nottingham, marking the start of the English Civil Wars.

Personal Rule of Charles I (Eleven-Year Tyranny).

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IRON AGE

Roman Times

The Middle Ages

NEOLITHIC

The Norman Conquest

The Civil War

The Industrial Revolution

The Victorian Era

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THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 1760 – 1840

Early 19th century

250 BC

1830

1760-1830

1834

Early 20th century

Abolition of slavery.

Britain's industrial dominance starts to decline, with competition from other countries.

The steam engine becomes widely used in industries beyond textiles, such as mining and transportation.

Railways expand rapidly across Britain, improving transportation of goods and people.

The Industrial Revolution begins in Britain, focused on industries like iron, coal, and textiles.

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 1760 – 1840

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Early 19th century

250 BC

1830

1760-1830

1834

Early 20th century

Abolition of slavery.

Britain's industrial dominance starts to decline, with competition from other countries.

The steam engine becomes widely used in industries beyond textiles, such as mining and transportation.

Railways expand rapidly across Britain, improving transportation of goods and people.

The Industrial Revolution begins in Britain, focused on industries like iron, coal, and textiles.

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IRON AGE

Roman Times

The Middle Ages

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The Norman Conquest

The Civil War

The Industrial Revolution

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THE VICTORIAN ERA 1837 - 1914

1914

1860

250 BC

1890

1837

1900

1910

The decline of the British Empire becomes more apparent.

World War I accelerates the decline of the British Empire

British cultural dominance expands, with Britain becoming the cultural capital of the English-speaking world.

Victorian novels continue to thrive, with authors like Wilkie Collins captivating readers with thrilling stories.

Queen Victoria ascends to the throne, signaling the official start of the Victorian period.

THE VICTORIAN ERA 1837 - 1914

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1860

250 BC

1890

1837

1900

1910

The decline of the British Empire becomes more apparent.

World War I accelerates the decline of the British Empire

British cultural dominance expands, with Britain becoming the cultural capital of the English-speaking world.

Victorian novels continue to thrive, with authors like Wilkie Collins captivating readers with thrilling stories.

Queen Victoria ascends to the throne, signaling the official start of the Victorian period.

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TIMELINE BY CAMILA ANDREA PARRA

The wall

Hadrian's Wall was a defensive fortification that stretched across northern England. This structure was built by 15,000 men in 6 years.

Claudius the emperor

The Emperor sends 40,000 soldiers across the canal and quickly defeats them violently.

The Celts

The ancient Greeks and Romans called the Iron Age peoples of Western Europe "Celts". Many of these Celtic peoples spoke related languages and created similar abstract artistic styles. Britain and Ireland were never explicitly referred to as Celtic peoples. Celtic alphabet: The Celtic alphabet, also known as ogham, is a writing system used by the ancient Celts in the British Isles and Ireland.

Harald Hardrada (Nordic), king of Norway, invades England. - Harold II of England defeats and kills Harald Hardrada. -William of Normandy lands at Pevensey and begins the Norman Conquest. -William of Normandy defeats and kills Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. -William of Normandy is crowned king of England.

Alternate references

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2024) Bronze | Definition, Composition, Uses, Types, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/technology/bronze-alloy Celtic life in Iron Age Britain - Google Arts & Culture. (n.d.). Google Arts & Culture. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/_AWRz1O9u3piJg English Heritage. (n.d.). Roman Britain. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/story-of-england/romans/ Anglo-Saxons: a brief history. (n.d.). The Historical Association. https://www.history.org.uk/primary/resource/3865/anglo-saxons-a-brief-history#:~:text=The%20Anglo%2DSaxon%20period%20in,of%20Saxon%20invasion%20are%20scarce. The Vikings in Britain: a brief history. (n.d.). The Historical Association. https://www.history.org.uk/primary/resource/3867/the-vikings-in-britain-a-brief-history BBC - History : British History Timeline. (2011). https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/timeline/normanbritain_timeline_noflash.shtml The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (1998). Battle of Hastings | Summary, Facts, & Significance. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Hastings The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (1998). House of Plantagenet | History, Kings, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/house-of-Plantagenet The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2023). House of Tudor | History, Monarchs, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Tudor Ohlmeyer, J. H. (2024). English Civil Wars | Causes, Summary, Facts, Battles, & Significance. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/English-Civil-Wars Industrial Revolution | Definition, History, Dates, Summary, & Facts. (2024). Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Industrial-Revolution/The-first-Industrial-Revolution

The Celts

The ancient Greeks and Romans called the Iron Age peoples of Western Europe "Celts". Many of these Celtic peoples spoke related languages and created similar abstract artistic styles. Britain and Ireland were never explicitly referred to as Celtic peoples. Celtic alphabet: The Celtic alphabet, also known as ogham, is a writing system used by the ancient Celts in the British Isles and Ireland.

The wall

Hadrian's Wall was a defensive fortification that stretched across northern England. This structure was built by 15,000 men in 6 years.

Claudius the emperor

The Emperor sends 40,000 soldiers across the canal and quickly defeats them violently.

Harald Hardrada (Nordic), king of Norway, invades England. - Harold II of England defeats and kills Harald Hardrada. -William of Normandy lands at Pevensey and begins the Norman Conquest. -William of Normandy defeats and kills Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. -William of Normandy is crowned king of England.