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600 BCE
The Celtic peoples.
The Celtic peoples begin to arrive and establish their culture. -
Period: 500 BCE to Jan 1, 600
Prehistory & Antiquity
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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
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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
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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
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Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Jan 1, 1485
The Normans