The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.
Prior to the 19th century Reign of emperor Nero - Carlisle is burned down. 73 - Winter: a Roman timber fort is constructed in what is now the site of Carlisle Castle. 83 - the Roman fort at Carlisle is reconstructed. 685 - Saint Cuthbert visits Carlisle. 1092 - William II invades the area surrounding Carlisle and reincorporates Carlisle into England after it had been taken by the Scots. 1093 - construction on Carlisle Castle begins. 1112 - Carlisle Castle is reconstructed. 1113 - an Augustinian priory becomes Carlisle Cathedral.Tim Tatton-Brown and John Crook, The English Cathedral, New Holland (2002), October 1664-June 25, 1665 - Siege of Carlisle takes place in which Covenanters and Parliamentarians besieged Carlisle Castle which was held by Royalist forces loyal to King Charles I during the First English Civil War. 1745 - Jacobite Uprising of 1745 13-15 November: Siege of Carlisle takes place during the Jacobite Rising of 1745 in which Jacobite forces led by Charles Edward Stuart successfully took over Carlisle and besieged Carlisle Castle. 21-30 December: Siege of Carlisle takes place during the Jacobite Rising of 1745 in which Government forces led by Prince William recaptured Carlisle. 30 December: 384 Jacobite prisoners are taken after the Siege of Carlisle. Some are executed while others are sentenced to transportation to the West Indies.
19th century 1823 - a canal is built in Port Carlisle to transport goods produced in the city. 1838 - the post of the Governor of Carlisle as garrison commander is abolished. 1874 - the arts centre, Strand Road drill hall is opened.
20th century 1904 - 17 May: Carlisle United F.C. is formed at Shaddongate United's annual general meeting.THE CARLISLE UNITED STORY Carlisle United FC 1986 - a shopping centre is built. 21st century 2005 - 7 January: the rivers Eden, Caldew and Petteril burst their banks due to as much as 180 mm rainfall upstream that day. 2,700 homes were flooded and three people died. 2015 - 5-6 December: Storm Desmond causes flooding to occur in Carlisle. An estimated amount of 2,200 to 3,500 homes were flooded.
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