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EARLY BRITAIN A HISTORY OF INVASIONS
2. Summary1. The Celts2. The Romans3. The Anglo-Saxons4. The Normans 3. 700/600 B.C.Celts appear in Britain 4. StonehengeDruids worshipped the Sun and Moon atStonehenge 5. Celtic tradition 6. Celtic House 7. Celtic cross 8. The Romans In 55-54 Julius Caesarreaches Britain In 43 EmperorClaudius invadesBritain andaccomplishes theconquest 9. Hadrians WallThe Roman advance washalted south of what isnow the border betweenEngland and Scotland.The Scottish refused to becolonized and EmperorHadrian built a wall tokeep raiders out of RomanBritain 10. HADRIANS WALL is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain. It is thebest known frontier in the entire Roman Empire and stands as a reminder of past glories of one ofthe worlds greatest civilisations. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1987, Hadrians Wall ranksalongside the Taj Mahal and other treasures of the great wonders of the world.Spanning nearly 2,000 years of history, dramatic and wild landscapes, towns and cities, a visit toHadrians Wall is a must for anyone living in or visiting the North of England. Forts, museumsand events bring Roman history to life, walks lead you through spectacular countryside. Timespent exploring this unique Roman heritage in its ever changing setting will leave you with anunparalleled sense of awe and wonder.NEW* Win A Break on Hadrians Wall: rules for entrants to our "Walkers Guide" competition.or other enquiries, please contact us at [email protected] 11. "It is the land of far horizons,where the piled or drifted shapesof gathered vapour are for evermoving along the farthest ridge ofhills, like the procession of longprimeval ages that is written intribal mounds and Roman campsand Border towers on the breastof Northumberland."GM Trevelyan 12. 410 the Romans leave Britain Jutes, Angles and Saxons invade Britain 13. The anglo-SaxonkingdomsThe Anglo-Saxons established7 Kingdoms in Britain:NorthumbriaMerciaEast AngliaEssexKentSussexWessex 14. King Arthur He leds the Celtic Britons in their resistance against the Saxon invaders 15. Alfred the Great He was the greatestAnglo-Saxon king andcame from Wessex. He translated latinworks in Anglo-Saxonlanguage. 16. 1066 The Normans invade Britain
