24th August 1814 – The British lead by Major-General Ross defeated an American force at the Battle of Bladensburg. The British marched to Washington, then set the White House and other capital buildings on fire during the American War of 1812. 12th September 1814 – The Battle of Baltimore was an American victory. Repelling the invading British forces at North Point and the …

18/06/2018 · Explore the British History Timeline from the Neolithic to the present day World War One Centenary Find out more about how the BBC is covering the World War One Centenary , …

British History The history of Great Britain is a fascinating and tumultuous tale. It involves invasion (though not since 1066), war (both civil and foreign), an empire on which the sun never set, democracy (think Magna Carta, the abolition of slavery and the Suffragettes), scientific progress (gravity, evolution, penicillin etc), and sporting, literary and artistic genius (Botham, …

United Kingdom Timeline BCE. 6000 - The British Isles are formed as water levels rise separating them from mainland Europe. 2200 - The construction of Stonehenge is completed. 600 - The Celtic peoples begin to arrive and establish their culture. 55 - Roman leader Julius Caesar invades Britain, but withdraws.

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.

c. 6500 BCE. Possibly the last time there was a land bridge between Britain and the continent. 6000 BCE. Bones and antlers used as tools, ring and cup marks on stones begin appearing in Scotland . c. 3500 BCE. The vast stone complex known as …

Crimean War: Fought by an alliance of Britain, France, Turkey and Sardinia against Russian expansion into the Danube region (modern day Romania). 1855: Designed by Grissel & Son of Hoxton Ironworks, the first London pillar boxes are erected. 1856: The first cigarette factory is opened in Britain by Robert Gloag, manufacturing “Sweet Threes”. 1863