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6000 BCE
Prehistory
England was inhabited by the Celtic people -
55 BCE
The Romans
The Romans stayed for almost 400 years.
They introduced agriculture,urbanisation,industryand language. -
450
The Anglo-Saxons
The Anglo-Saxons invaded the British Isles.
It was the origin of the English people and language. -
Jan 1, 800
The Vikings
Vikings came from scandinevia.they were fierce invaders and they destroyed everything. -
Jan 1, 1066
The Normans
England was invaded by the Normans.After the battle Hastings duke William became king andwas known as William the Conqueror -
Jan 1, 1485
The Tudors
England was ruled by the Tudors.The most famous Tudor king is Henry VIII.Elizabeth I was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty.Elizabeth had the mind of a political genius.The Elizabeth Era is also famousfor the English drama. -
The Victorians
The industrial Revolution started in England and made it the first industrial nation in the world.Victoria was crowned queen and she reigned until 1901.During her reign Britain built a large and powerful empire. -
The Windsors
George VI died and his eldest daughter became Queen Elizabeth II.The United Kingdom is a member of the United Nations,G8 and NATO.It isn't a member of the European Union.