English History Timeline By newusername Jan 1, 1603 James I takes the throne Jan 1, 1628 Charles I signs the Petition of Right Jan 1, 1637 Charles I faces rebellion in Scotland Period: Feb 11, 1642 to Feb 11, 1649 English Civil War The UK was fighting over King Charles Jan 1, 1649 Charles I is tried for treason and hanged Feb 1, 1649 Oliver Cromwell abolishes Parliament Mar 1, 1649 Oliver Cromwell invades Ireland Jan 1, 1659 Charles II is restored to the throne Feb 11, 1679 Habeas Corpus is passed Jan 1, 1685 James II comes to the throne Feb 11, 1688 Glorious Revolution occurs Feb 11, 1689 English Bill of Rights is signed