Pictures of the British Pictures of the British HistoryHistory

Emperor ClaudiusEmperor Claudius

Invaded Britain in 43 A.D.Invaded Britain in 43 A.D. Roman invasion lead to construction of the Roman invasion lead to construction of the

Hadrian WallHadrian Wall Celtic tribes pushed up to Scotland, Wales and Celtic tribes pushed up to Scotland, Wales and

Ireland – Celtic languages survive (Gaelic)Ireland – Celtic languages survive (Gaelic)

Anglo-Saxon Invasion (5th c.) Anglo-Saxons occupied Britain after the Romans

withdrawal Christianity slowly replaces pagan religions Viking attempts to invade Beginning of Old English language Seven kingdoms not united until 10th c. (Edgar –

the first king of united England) Edward the Confessor (Anglo-Saxon) Danish overtake the British throne – king Harold

Norman Conquest

Battle of Hastings 1066William, Duke of Normandy becomes

William I of England on 25 Dec 1066

Henry II (the Plantagenet)Henry II (the Plantagenet)

Legal reform – Common Law Legal reform – Common Law introducedintroduced

Lordship over IrelandLordship over Ireland Murder of Thomas Beckett Murder of Thomas Beckett

(Archbishop of Canterburry), lately (Archbishop of Canterburry), lately regretted by Henryregretted by Henry

Magna Carta LibertatumMagna Carta Libertatum Magna Carta LibertatumMagna Carta Libertatum ("Great Charter of Freedoms"), is an English charter originally ("Great Charter of Freedoms"), is an English charter originally

issued in 1215. Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive issued in 1215. Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law today, and is considered one of historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law today, and is considered one of the most important legal documents in the history of democracy.the most important legal documents in the history of democracy.

Magna Carta was originally written because of disagreements among Pope Innocent III, Magna Carta was originally written because of disagreements among Pope Innocent III, King John and the English barons about the rights of the King. Magna Carta required the King John and the English barons about the rights of the King. Magna Carta required the king to renounce certain rights, respect certain legal procedures and accept that his will king to renounce certain rights, respect certain legal procedures and accept that his will could be bound by the law.could be bound by the law.

Henry VIII of EnglandHenry VIII of England

Establishing Anglican ChurchEstablishing Anglican Church Poet, writerPoet, writer Six wivesSix wives Daughter Elizabeth IDaughter Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I the TudorElizabeth I the Tudor

►A great diplomat. Unmarried, she A great diplomat. Unmarried, she made other noblemen hope…made other noblemen hope…

►Defeated the SpanishDefeated the Spanishfleetfleet

►Britain becomes a realBritain becomes a real world empireworld empire►Beginning of IrishBeginning of Irish problemsproblems

The StuartsThe Stuarts

After Elizabeth´s death, James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England. The relations with Scotland reinforced but the king and his son (Charles I) had to face serious problems with the Parliament.

Republican PeriodRepublican Period

Oliver Cromwell – Lord ProtectorOliver Cromwell – Lord Protector Republic known as Republic known as

Commonwealth of England (1649-Commonwealth of England (1649-1660)1660)

Charles I executedCharles I executed Tyrrany becomesTyrrany becomes

a regular practicea regular practice

Queen Victoria Queen Victoria

Ruled 1837-1901Ruled 1837-1901 Britain becomes Britain becomes

a colonial empirea colonial empire Industrial RevolutionIndustrial Revolution Prince Albert, (Albert RoyalPrince Albert, (Albert Royal

Hall)Hall)

Elizabeth IIElizabeth II Edward VIII - abdication (due marriage to Edward VIII - abdication (due marriage to

American actress)… his brother George American actress)… his brother George becomes the Kingbecomes the King

After George VI dies, Elizabeth After George VI dies, Elizabeth becomes the Queen (1952)becomes the Queen (1952)

Husband: Prince Phillip,Husband: Prince Phillip,Duke of EdinburghDuke of Edinburgh

Numerous family affairsNumerous family affairs 4 children: (Charles, Anne,4 children: (Charles, Anne,

Edward, Andrew)Edward, Andrew)