On this day in UK history – 28th April

On this day in UK history:

28^th April 1603 – Queen Elizabeth I’s funeral took place at Westminster Abbey.

On this day in UK history – 11th April

On this day in UK history:

11^th April 1983 – The film Gandhi that was directed by Sir Richard Attenborough won eight Oscars – the most ever won by a British film (at the time). 

On this day in UK history – 9th April

On this day in UK history:

9^th April 2005 – The Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) married Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at the Guildhall in Windsor, Berkshire.

On this day in UK history – 8th April

On this day in UK history:

8^th April 1889 – Adrian Boult – who was an English conductor was born.

On this day in UK history – 7th April

On this day in UK history:

7^th April 1739 – Dick Turpin who was an English highwayman – was hanged in York for murdering an inn-keeper. Before he became a highwayman he had been a butcher’s apprentice.

On this day in UK history – 29th March

On this day in UK history:

29^th March 1871 – The Albert Hall was opened by Queen Victoria in London.

On this day in UK history – 28th March

On this day in UK history:

28^th March 1994 - BBC Radio Five Live broadcasts for first time.