History of UK

  • 500 BCE

    The Celtics arrive in Britain

  • 400

    The end of Roman rule

  • UK is formed by Scotland and England

  • Period: to

    The UK included all of Ireland

  • Republic of Ireland

    Republic of Ireland
    Only six counties remained within the UK, the rest became the Republic of Ireland
  • Burns night

    Burns night
    célébration of the birthday of Robert Burns, national poet
  • St Patrick's day

    St Patrick's day
    public holiday
  • St George's day

  • Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne

    Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne
    public holiday
  • St Andrew's day

    St Andrew's day
    public holiday