The development of the Union

  • Jan 6, 1066

    The Norman conquest

  • Jan 6, 1282

    King Edward 1st of England conquers Wales

  • Jan 6, 1494

    English King and council claimed authority to decide which laws could be passed by the Irish parliament

    English King and council claimed authority to decide which laws could be passed by the Irish parliament
  • Jan 6, 1530

    Wales being annexed and incoporated in to the Union

    Wales being annexed and incoporated in to England.
  • James the VI of Scotland inherits the English throne

  • The Union gets its flag - The Union Jack

  • James capitulises and realises that England and Scotland aren't ready for an political union

    James capitulises and realises that England and Scotland aren't ready for an political union
  • The glorious revolution --> bill of rights

  • Scotland and England establishing the union

    Scotland and England establishing the union
  • Ireland becomes a part of the Union

    Ireland becomes a part of the Union
  • Ireland is divided

  • Bloody Sunday