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The Tudors ruled for 118 years, and in this time introduced many concepts and ideas to Britain, including new regious ideas, overseas exploration and colonisation. They also greatly developed Britain’s arts, with the works of William Shakespeare and other famous authors and playwrights.

The Peasants Revolt happened in 1381, after the Black Death was over. Tax levels had risen extremely high, and in 1381 the peasants decided they had had enough. It was a key moment in History, as before this there had never been a rebellion, and it provided hope for future generations. It was also the […]

The Magna Carta (“Great Charter”) is one of the most important documents in history. It established that everyone – even the King – had to abide by the law. It also guarantees the right to a fair trial for everyone. This last rule is still a law today. The Magna Carta was drawn up as […]

These battles marked the Normal Conquest of England. It was hugely important, as it destroyed Britain’s links with Scandinavia and instead brought the country in closer contact with the rest of Western Eurpe, especially France. This has had a huge effect on our culture, which is more Western than Northern European. It also changed the […]

The Romans changed Britain massively, bringing new styles, religious beliefs and architecture to the country. They gave us new towns, plants, animals and even new ways of reading and counting. Many aspects of our lives today are affected by Ancient Rome and their creation of democratic government, language, literature and art.

It is almost imposible to reduce the whole history of Britain to ten events, but I have selected 10 which had an extremely significant impact on our country’s development. Here they are, in order of date.