560. Ella founded Deira (Eastern side of Britain, from the Humber to the Tees).
571. Uffa founded East Anglia (Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge).
586. Crida founded Mercia (Central England).
597. Augustine, who was sent to Britain by Pope Gregory to spread Christianity among the Saxons, arrived in Kent.
600. About this time Ethelbert, king of Kent, published the earliest code of Saxon laws extant.
617. Bernicia and Deira formed into one kingdom under Edwin, and called Northumbria.
627. Edwin of Northumbria adopted the Christian faith.
633. Battle of Heathfield, between Edwin and Penda, king of Mercia: Edwin defeated and slain.
655. Battle of Winwidfield, between Oswy, king of Northumbria, and Penda: Penda defeated and slain.
709. About this time Ina, king of Wessex, promulgated an important code of laws.