The history of England The history of England starts with the PREHISTORIC PERIODS. As long ago as 3500BC. The Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages were all prehistoric periods when bands of hunters inhabited England's shores. It was in the Neolithic age (3500BC-1700BC) that the great ceremonial complexes of Avebury and Stonehenge were built in England. The Bronze age (1700-650BC) brought inhabitants, (the CELTS) from central Europe to England. These people were …showed first 75 words of 2561 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2561 total…oil in the North Sea and the first supply was brought ashore in 1975. 1971 Decimal currency was introduced. Out with the old currency of pennies and shillings. 1973 Britain joins the European Community. (Common Market). 1979 Margaret Thatcher elected. A new era of Conservatives. She is twice re-elected before resigning in 1991. 1982 Falklands War. Britain led into battle by Margaret Thatcher after Argentina invade the British owned Falkland Islands. Britain is the victor and the Falklands remain English territory.