Important Events in History
4 total works
What was so great about the Fire of London? Discover how the fire started in a baker shop, and what caused it to spread so quickly. Find out how people escaped and how London recovered afterwards.
Important Events in History Pack A of 5
by Helen Cox Cannons, Clare Lewis, and Daniel Nunn
Published 10 March 2016
History is full of important events and fascinating lives. This series brings those events and people to life, explaining how they happened, why they were so important, and how we remember them today.
Remember, remember the fifth of November… Discover how Guy Fawkes and his gang planned to blow up the King and parliamnet, how they were stopped and what happened afterwards.
Who was William the Conqueror and how did he invade Britain? Discover all about the Battle of Hastings, including the ships, soldiers and archers needed for William to defeat King Harold. And find out how the king's defeat changled Medieval England forever.