HISTORIC TIMELINE
43Roman Conquest of Britain
The Roman conquest of Britain began, leading to significant cultural and political changes.
1066Norman Conquest
The Normans conquered England, reshaping its feudal structure and monarchy.
1707Union of England and Scotland
The Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland united under the Treaty of Union.
1801Formation of the United Kingdom
The Acts of Union incorporated the Kingdom of Ireland, creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
1922Irish Free State
Most of Ireland seceded to form the Irish Free State, altering the UK structure.
1927Current Name Established
The Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act created the present-day United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.