1272    Following Henry III of England's death on November 16, his son Prince Edward becomes King of England.

1290    King Edward I of England issues the Edict of Expulsion, banishing all Jews (numbering about 16,000) from England; this was Tisha B'Av on the Hebrew calendar, a day that commemorates many Jewish calamities.

1291    Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England.

1295    The first elected representatives from Lancashire are called to Westminster by King Edward I to attend what later became known as "The Model Parliament".

1296    Edward I sacks Berwick-upon-Tweed, during armed conflict between Scotland and England.

1296    Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated by Edward I of England.

1305    William Wallace, Scottish patriot, is executed for high treason by Edward I of England.