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Thomas More beheaded |
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1535 |
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| Interrogations for the trial of Sir Thomas More National Archives, Kew
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English king plunders monasteries |
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1536 |
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Anne Boleyn executed |
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1536 |
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1536 |
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| Record of the trial of Anne Boleyn in 1536 National Archives, Kew
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Catherine Howard writes an indiscreet letter |
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c. 1541 |
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Catherine Howard beheaded in Tower |
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1542 |
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1542 |
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| Letter from Catherine Howard to Thomas Culpeper, 1541 National Archives, Kew Enlarge on linked site
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1554 |
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| Letter from Elizabeth to her sister Mary I National Archives, Kew
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Elizabeth writes to her sister Mary, begging to be released from the Tower |
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1554 |
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Mary I succeeded by sister, Elizabeth |
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1558 |
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1585 |
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| The Great Seal used by Elizabeth I from 1586 National Archives, Kew
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Five Members evade royal arrest |
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1642 |
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Battle of Edgehill |
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1642 |
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Cavaliers defeated at Naseby |
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1645 |
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Charles I convicted of treason |
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1649 |
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| Record of the trial of Charles I National Archives, Kew Enlarge on linked site
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Charles I beheaded |
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1649 |
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First Continental Congress |
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1774 |
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| Signatures on the petition of the Continental Congress National Archives, Kew
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Shot fired at Lexington |
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1775 |
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Washington is American commander |
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1775 |
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American colonists make a final bid for peace |
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1775 |
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| The Olive Branch Petition of 1775 National Archives, Kew Enlarge on linked site
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American colonies vote for independence |
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1776 |
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Jefferson's Declaration adopted |
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1776 |
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Hancock signs first |
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1776 |
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| The American Declaration of Independence in 1776 National Archives, Kew
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Easter Rising in Dublin |
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1916 |
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Michael Collins is shown his British police file |
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c. 1919 |
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| Police file on Michael Collins National Archives, Kew
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Collins defeats de Valera |
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1922 |
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Collins killed in ambush |
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1922 |
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Edward VIII is British king |
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1936 |
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Edward VIII plans to wed |
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1936 |
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Edward gives up crown for love |
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1936 |
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| Edward VIII's letter of abdication in 1936 National Archives, Kew
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George VI inherits brother's throne |
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1936 |
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Britain signs Treaty of Rome to join EC |
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c. 1972 |
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| Treaty of Rome, 1972 National Archives, Kew
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Britain finally joins EC |
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1973 |
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Thatcher first woman in Downing Street |
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1979 |
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| Margaret Thatcher's election returns and writs in 1979 National Archives, Kew
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