United Kingdom 1600-1699

By olippman

  • Plague

  • James VI of Scotland crowned King of England

  • Death of Queen Elizabeth the 1

    Death of Queen Elizabeth the 1

  • the Gunpowder plot is uncovered, in which Guy Fawkes and other catholic associates attempted to blow up the king, James VI and I and the Parliament of England.

    the Gunpowder plot is uncovered, in which Guy Fawkes and other catholic associates attempted to blow up the king, James VI and I and the Parliament of England.
    which Guy Fawkes and other catholic associates attempted to blow up the king, James VI and I and the Parliament of England.

  • Execution of Sir Walter Raleigh

    Execution of Sir Walter Raleigh

  • Death of James VI and I

    Death of James VI and I

  • At war until 1644 in what become known as the Bishops' Wars

    At war until 1644 in what become known as the Bishops' Wars

  • The Long Parliament summoned.

    The Long Parliament summoned.

  • English Civil War begins

    English Civil War begins

  • Tea arrives in Britain

    Tea arrives in Britain

  • The Great Fire of London ravages the city, 2–6 September.

    The Great Fire of London ravages the city, 2–6 September.

  • The Glorious Revolution replaces James II with William III

    The Glorious Revolution replaces James II with William III