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''[[England]]'' | |||
=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
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=== Historical Timeline === | === Historical Timeline === | ||
Here is a list of some key dates and events in English history. For more detail, see [[ | Here is a list of some key dates and events in English history. For more detail, see [[England Historical Overview|England Historical Overview]]. | ||
*'''c. 480''' Angles, Saxons, and Jutes arrived in England. | *'''c. 480''' Angles, Saxons, and Jutes arrived in England. | ||
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Pre-1752 dates may be confusing. For example, the day after 24 March 1565 was 25 March 1566. Dates between 1 January and 24 March are often recorded using a technique called double dating. An example of double dating is 16 February 1696/7. | Pre-1752 dates may be confusing. For example, the day after 24 March 1565 was 25 March 1566. Dates between 1 January and 24 March are often recorded using a technique called double dating. An example of double dating is 16 February 1696/7. | ||
For more information, see ''Handbook of Dates for Students of English History'', by C. R. Cheney. | For more information, see ''Handbook of Dates for Students of English History'', by C. R. Cheney. | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||