UK Timeline

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  • James Watt invents steam engine.

    James Watt invents steam engine.
    In 1782 James Watt invents the first steam engine.

  • Britain loses the southern half of its North American colonies.

    Britain loses the southern half of its North American colonies.
    After a war, Britain loses the southern half of its North American colonies.

  • The United Kingdom of Great britain is formed.

    The United Kingdom of Great britain is formed.
    The seperate Irish parliament is closed and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and ireland is formed.

  • The trades Union Congress is formed

    The trades Union Congress is formed

  • The right to vote is extended to women.

    The right to vote is extended to women.

  • Britain declares war on Germany

    Britain declares war on Germany

  • OL in London 2012

    OL in London 2012

  • The birth of Prince George.

    The birth of Prince George.