english history

  • 6000 BCE

    The first languages are the Celtic ones like Welsh and Scottish Gaelic.

    The first languages are the Celtic ones like Welsh and Scottish Gaelic.
  • 1400 BCE

    A number of books were published in Middle English. The most famous is a book of stories called The Canterbury Tales (1400) by Geoffrey Chaucer

    A number of books were published in Middle English.  The most famous is a book of stories called  The Canterbury Tales (1400)  by Geoffrey Chaucer
  • 1066 BCE

    In 1066, the Normans invaded England from Normandy in France.

    In 1066, the Normans invaded England from Normandy in France.
  • 800 BCE

    From about 800, the Vikings started to invade Britain. The Vikings

    From about 800, the Vikings started to invade Britain.  The Vikings
  • Period: 600 BCE to

    The first languages are the Celtic ones like Welsh and Scottish Gaelic.

  • 450 BCE

    The first people who spoke English arrived in England in about the year 450. These people were the Anglo-Saxons

    The first people who spoke English  arrived in England in about the year 450.  These people were the Anglo-Saxons
  • 55 BCE

    In 55BC, there was an invasion by the Romans,

    In 55BC, there was an invasion by the Romans,
  • Period: 55 BCE to

    In 55BC, there was an invasion by the Romans names

  • 1476

    the printing press in 1476

    the printing press in 1476
  • 1564

    There are many important authors in Modern English, but one of the most famous writers is William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616).

    There are many important authors in Modern English, but one of the most famous writers is William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616).
  • Period: 1564 to

    There are many important authors in Modern English, but one of the most famous writers is William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616).