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War Battles and Campaigns

Bayeux Tapestry

Wars, Battles and Campaigns in British History Wars, battles and campaigns in British history. This historic theme considers the small battles as well as the large campaigns in British history. The timeline and maps help to put them in context and explore them in more detail. British history is littered with the names of famous…

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Intellectual Enlightenment

Intellectual Enlightenment

Intellectual Enlightenment This historic theme of Intellectual Enlightenment, explores the place where rationalism,reason, observation and measurement permeated science, philosophy and art. Use the timeline and map to explore this fascinating time and discover those involved in this new thinking that would benefit everyone in society. Logic Lane Oxford   Education is the kindling of a flame…

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Science Innovation and Invention

science, innovation and invention

History of British Science, Innovation and Invention Science, Innovation and Invention. Explore the science timeline to explore the context and intriguing connections to science and invention over the last thousand years. Drill down into recent articles to find out more about the people and ideas that shaped scientific, technological and engineering advances in Britain. History…

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20th Century 1900-1999

Timeline of the 20th Century 1900 – 1999 YearEventNarrative 1895-1902Conservative Government PM is Marquess of Salisbury Robert Gascoyne – CecilPM is Marquess of Salisbury Robert Gascoyne – Cecil 1900The Khaki ElectionThe Khaki ElectionThe Khaki Election in which a Conservative Unionist government were confirmed in power. 1900Labour Representation CommitteeCreated for the promotion of working class candidates…

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