A timeline of British History, comprising of key major military events and campaigns the British took part in. Kings & Queens, and military leaders from the various periods of British History. 15th Century 6th December 1421 – King Henry VI was born at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. He inherited the throne at 9 months old, became King of France.

Mar 23, 2022 · 731: The Venerable Bede completes his ‘Ecclesiastical History of the British People’. 616: The first English Christian King, Aethelbehrt dies. His law provisions are believed to be the earliest documents written in English. 597: Augustine arrives in Kent on a mission from the Pope to begin Britain’s conversion to Christianity. He is the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

History of Britain - Timeline and Facts. Thousands of years ago, Great Britain was joined to Europe and was covered with ice. About 15,000 years ago, the weather became warmer. The ice melted and the sea level rose. Great Britain became an island about 8000 years ago. Celtic people called Britons settles in Britain.

21 rows · Northern Europe and most of modern Britain is plunged into a deep Ice Age. 12,000 BC. Beginning of the end of the Ice Age. Re-colonization of Britain by home sapiens. 8,500 BC. Warmer climate led to the growth of forests all over Britain. 6,000 BC. Britain becomes an Island.