Useful Dates in British History

[Jennie]

Useful dates in British history for the local historian or genealogist.

“. . . with a few others added in for good measure!...” [I quote]

An easy-to-read potted history of dates of social, political, economic, environmental and religious events. Excellent for a quick understanding of the times in which your ancestors lived. Dates range from BC 4004 up to and including 2012.

 

[Bee]

There is also a very useful book 'UK Timeline for Family Historians' by Angela Smith and Neil Bertram. Published by The Book Forge ISBN 978-0-9571287-0-5

 

[FyneLady]

Useful dates in British history for the local historian or genealogist.

“. . . with a few others added in for good measure!...” [I quote]

An easy-to-read potted history of dates of social, political, economic, environmental and religious events. Excellent for a quick understanding of the times in which your ancestors lived. Dates range from BC 4004 up to and including 2012.

Those with ancestors who were victims of 'The Highland Clearances' might struggle to find a reference to this shameful period. The euphemistically entitled 1813 act of parliament is however, on the list, but with no explanation about the significance, or the resultant diaspora.