English History

  • 600 BCE

    The Celtic peoples.

    The Celtic peoples begin to arrive and establish their culture.
  • Period: 500 BCE to Jan 1, 600

    Prehistory & Antiquity

  • 55 BCE

    Julius Caesar

    Roman leader Julius Caesar invades Britain, but withdraws.
  • 43

    The Roman Empire invades Britain

    The Roman Empire invades Britain and makes Britannia a Roman province.
  • 50

    The Romans found the city of Londinium

    The Romans found the city of Londinium (which later becomes London).
  • 122

    Roman Emperor Hadrian orders the construction of Hadrian's Wall

    Roman Emperor Hadrian orders the construction of Hadrian's Wall
  • 410

    The last of the Romans leave Britain.

    The last of the Romans leave Britain.
  • Period: 440 to Jan 1, 850

    The Anglo-Saxons

  • 450

    The Anglo-Saxons begin to settle in Britain. They rule much of the land until the Vikings arrive.

    The Anglo-Saxons begin to settle in Britain. They rule much of the land until the Vikings arrive.
  • 597

    Christianity is introduced by Saint Augustine.

    Christianity is introduced by Saint Augustine.
  • Period: Jan 1, 600 to Jan 1, 1485

    The middle ages

  • 617

    The kingdom of Northumbria

    The kingdom of Northumbria is established as the dominant kingdom.
  • Period: Jan 1, 850 to Jan 1, 1066

    The Vikings

  • Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Jan 1, 1485

    The Normans