History of England

  • 5000 BCE

    Settlers inhabit England

  • 2500 BCE

    Stonehenge is built

    Stonehenge is built
  • 55 BCE

    Julius Caesar attempts second invasion; captured St. Albans

    Julius Caesar attempts second invasion; captured St. Albans
  • 43 BCE

    Roman Emperor Claudius and 40,000 troops invade Britannia, it became a Roman province

  • 120

    Emperor Hadrian ordered wall to be built to mark Roman territory of Britain in north

  • 254

    St. Alban beheaded, became first Britain Christian martyr

  • 290

    Carausius rebelled against Roman Empire, took control of Britain and North Gaul