Timeline of the British Empire - Historic UK
WEBFeb 8, 2019 · 1664 – The English gained control of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, renaming the settlement New York. 1666 – The Bahamas were successfully colonised. 1668 – English East India Company takes over Bombay. 1690 – Job Charnock formally founded Calcutta on behalf of the East India Company.
Timeline of the Industrial Revolution - Historic UK
WEB1811- The first large-scale Luddite riot took place in Arnold, Nottingham resulting in the destruction of machinery. 1812- In response to the riots, Parliament passed a law making the destruction of industrial machines punishable by death. 1813- In a one day trial, fourteen Luddites were hanged in Manchester.
English Etiquette and good manners - Historic UK
WEBEnglish Etiquette. “The customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group.”. Whilst the English penchant for manners and socially appropriate behaviour is renowned across the world, the word etiquette to which we so often refer actually originates from the French estiquette – “to attach ...
Timeline of events in 1918 and the end of World War One
WEB8 Aug. Start of the Battle of Amiens, the opening phase of the Allied Hundred Days Offensive, that will ultimately lead to the end of World War I. Allied armoured divisions smash through the once impregnable German trenches. Erich Ludendorff calls it “the black day of the German Army.”. 15 Sept.
Timeline of the Romans in Britain - Historic UK
WEBAD 43 – The Roman Emperor Claudius orders four legions to conquer Britain. AD 43 (August) – The Romans capture the capital of the Catuvellauni tribe, Colchester, Essex. AD 44 (June) – The Romans capture the hills forts of Dorset, including Maiden Castle. AD 48 – The Romans have now conquered all territory between the Humber Estuary and ...
Alfred the Great - Historic UK
WEBApr 1, 2019 · Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, a defender against Viking invasion and a social reformer; just few of the reasons why he is the only English monarch to be known as “the Great”. Alfred was born in 849 and served as King of Wessex, a Saxon kingdom based in the southwest of modern day England, from 871 to his death on 26th October 899 AD.
The Origins of Fairies - Historic UK
WEBMay 20, 2015 · Most of the nature fairies are perhaps descendents of pre-Christian gods and goddesses or are the spirits of trees and streams. Black Annis, a blue-faced hag, haunts the Dane Hills in Leicestershire and Gentle Annie who governs storms in the Scottish lowlands, are perhaps descended from the Celtic goddess Danu, mother of Ireland’s cave fairies.
The Abolition of Slavery In Britain - Historic UK
WEB13 min read. On 28th August 1833 a very important act received its Royal Assent. The Slavery Abolition Law would finally be enacted, after years of campaigning, suffering and injustice. This act was a crucial step in a much wider and ongoing process designed to bring an end to the slave trade. Only a few decades previously, in 1807 another act ...
The History of Coats of Arms and Heraldry | Historic UK
WEBA coat of arms is a hereditary device, borne upon a shield, and devised according to a recognised system. This system was developed in northern Europe in the mid-12th century for the purpose of identification and was very widely adopted by kings, princes, knights and other major power holders throughout western Europe.
William the Conqueror - Historic UK
WEBMay 3, 2022 · William I, usually known as William the Conqueror (and sometimes William the Bastard) was the first Norman king of England. He seized the throne after victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066…. The victory enjoyed by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings brought the dominance of the Anglo-Saxons to …