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500,000 BCE: First humans arrive in Britain

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500,000 BCE: First humans arrive in Britain

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The first humans arrived in Britain during the Palaeolithic period. These early humans were hunter-gatherers who used simple stone tools. They had to cope with extreme cold during ice ages and warmer periods in between.

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As the last Ice Age ended, the climate became warmer. This led to changes in the landscape, with forests growing and new animals appearing. The melting ice caused sea levels to rise, eventually separating Britain from mainland Europe.

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6,000 BCE: Beginning of the Mesolithic period

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6,000 BCE: Beginning of the Mesolithic period

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The Mesolithic, or Middle Stone Age, began. People still lived as hunter-gatherers but developed more sophisticated stone tools. They also started using canoes to fish and travel along rivers and coasts.

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4,000 BCE: Start of the Neolithic period and farming

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4,000 BCE: Start of the Neolithic period and farming

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The Neolithic, or New Stone Age, marked a big change in how people lived. They started farming, growing crops and keeping animals. This meant they could settle in one place instead of constantly moving to find food.

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3,000 BCE: Building of Stonehenge begins

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3,000 BCE: Building of Stonehenge begins

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The construction of Stonehenge, one of Britain's most famous monuments, began. It took over 1,000 years to build! We're still not sure exactly why it was built, but it might have been used for ceremonies or to study the stars.

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The Beaker people arrived in Britain, named after the distinctive bell-shaped pottery they made. They brought new skills in metalworking, introducing copper and gold to Britain.

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The Bronze Age began when people learned to make bronze by mixing copper and tin. This stronger metal allowed for better tools and weapons. People started living in larger settlements and society became more organized.

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1,200 BCE: Building of hill forts begins

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1,200 BCE: Building of hill forts begins

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People started building hill forts, which were large settlements on top of hills surrounded by walls. These provided protection and showed the growing importance of defending territory.

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The Iron Age began when people learned to make iron, which was even stronger than bronze. This led to better farming tools and more powerful weapons. Society became more complex, with different tribes and chiefs.

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The first coins appeared in Britain, showing that trade was becoming more important. Different tribes had their own designs on their coins. This was also a time when art became more elaborate, with beautiful jewelry and decorations.

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The Roman invasion of Britain marked the end of prehistoric Britain and the beginning of recorded history. The Iron Age Celtic culture met the Roman world, leading to big changes in how people lived.