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Explore the fascinating history of Britain, from the arrival of the first humans to the invention of the World Wide Web. Discover key events such as the Roman conquest, Viking invasions, and cultural milestones like Shakespeare's plays. Learn how Britain evolved into an innovative society with landmarks like the first police force and public flushing toilets.
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Timeline Facts800,000 BC - The first humans arrive in Britain, they have come from Europe.6500 BC - The sea rises, Britain is no longer connected to Europe, it becomes an island.3000 BC - People begin to farm the land in Britain.2150 BC - People learn to make weapons and tools from Bronze.43 AD - The Romans conquer Britain. Britain becomes a part of the Roman Empire.410 AD - The Romans leave Britain and Anglo Saxon people from Germany begin to move to England.597 AD - Christianity arrives in Britain, with St Augustine from Rome.793 AD - The Vikings invade England.1591 AD - First performance of a play by William Shakespeare.1605 AD - Guy Fawkes tries to blow up the houses of parliament.1652 AD - The first cup of tea is drunk in England.1825 AD - The world’s first police force was set up in England by Sir Robert Peel.1860 AD - The first public flushing toilet opens.1991 AD - The World Wide Web is invented.