a timeline of British science fiction

1450

1455

Johann Guttenberg produces an edition of the Bible using moveable type.  

1470

1475

William Caxton prints the first book in England.

1478

Thomas More born in London.

1480

1485

Henry Tudor defeats Richard III at Bosworth; ascends the throne as Henry VII.

1490

1492

Columbus reaches the Caribbean.

1497-8

Vasco da Gama rounds the Cape of Good Hope and opens the way to India.

1498

Columbus's third voyage identifies the mainland of South America.

1499

Thomas More meets Erasmus.