the Gunpowder plot is uncovered, in which Guy Fawkes and other catholic associates attempted to blow up the king, James VI and I and the Parliament of England.
which Guy Fawkes and other catholic associates attempted to blow up the king, James VI and I and the Parliament of England.
Execution of Sir Walter Raleigh
Death of James VI and I
At war until 1644 in what become known as the Bishops' Wars
The Long Parliament summoned.
English Civil War begins
Tea arrives in Britain
The Great Fire of London ravages the city, 2–6 September.
The Glorious Revolution replaces James II with William III