Historical Events

1002 English king Ethelred II (the 'Unready') launches 'St Brice's Day' massacre of Danish settlers

Jane Grey Accused of Treason

1553 English Lady Jane Grey and Archbishop Thomas Cranmer accused of high treason

Battle at Turnham Green

1642 Battle at Turnham Green outside London: King Charles I vs English parliament

St Paul's Cathedral

1673 Christopher Wren is appointed architect for the rebuilding of St Paul's Cathedral in London by King Charles II [1]

1715 Battle of Sheriffmuir during Jacobite rebellion. Battle inconclusive but Government forces halt advance of Jacobite army lead by Scottish Earl of Mar

1781 British troops occupy Negapatam, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Bulls Finally Spared 700 Years of Cruelty

1839 Last bull run in Britain as the Stamfor

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