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Britain

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  • 43

    The Romans invaded Britain

    The Romans invaded Britain
    The Romans forced their way inland through several battles against Celtic tribes. In 43 AD they founded Londinium.
  • 450

    The Anglosaxons

    The Anglosaxons
    German tribes invaded Britain pushing the Celts to the North (Scotland) and the West (Wales).
  • 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

    The Battle of Hastings
    The Normans came to power. The language also changed, mixing Anglo-Saxon English with Norman French.
  • 1558

    Queen Elizabeth I

    Queen Elizabeth I
    Queen Elizabeth I, the last of the Tudors, ascended the throne.

  • The Globe Theatre

    The Globe Theatre
    William Shakespeare built the Globe Theatre.

  • Queen Victoria

    Queen Victoria
    Queen Victoria came to the throne, inaugurating the Victorian Era, which lasted until her death, in 1901. During her reign, the British Empire reached its peak.