Sir Thomas Stanley, 2nd Lord Stanley created 1st Earl of Derby
1435
Henry VII visited Knowsley
1495
Shakespeare reputedly performed in a play at Knowsley
1589
Landscaped gardens constructed by Capability Brown
1770s
The 'Derby' horse race founded by the 12th Earl
1780
Menagerie founded at Knowsley Park
1780s
Prince Regent George IV entertained at Knowsley Hall
1820
Church of St. Mary the Virgin built at the expense of 13th Earl of Derby
1841 - 44
St. Mary's Church consecrated
1844
A Memorial Chapel including an effigy erected by public subscription in St. Mary's Church to the memory of 14th Earl
1871
Yew tree planted in the St. Mary's churchyard and celebrations took place in the village to commemorate the Jubilee
1887
State dining room refurbished at Knowsley Hall
1890
Western Gateway to Knowsley Church rebuilt
1899
Carved tower screen added to Knowsley Church a gift, of 16th Earl of Derby in gratitude for the safe return of his children from Africa
1904
South Wall mosaic of St. Mary's Church started
1912
Royal visit to Knowsley by King George V and Queen Mary
1913
Edward George Villiers, 17th Earl of Derby recruited the first Liverpool 'Pals' Battalion (17th), King's Liverpool Regiment
1915
Peace celebrations at Knowsley Park
1919
A gift of Memorial Windows - 'Victory and Self Sacrifice' given to St. Mary's Church by 17th Earl and his wife
1923
Carved oak front cover added to the church font
1930
Royal visit to Knowsley by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
1938
Pulpit in memory of Rev. F.A.H. Score added to St. Mary's Church
1945
Princess Margaret visits Knowsley Hall
1950
Queen Elizabeth II visits Knowsley Hall
1954
Opening by Lord Rosebury, of the Memorial Gates on Knowsley Lane in memory of 17th Earl of Derby
1958
Knowsley Safari Park created
1971
Grand Lodge of Knowsley Estate demolished
1972
M57 motorway built crossing part of the Knowsley Park Estate
1972
Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley created
1974
Dedication of a Chapel in St. Mary's Church, in memory of Maud Cook, popular local school teacher who died in 1974
1978
Demolition of Tincle Peg Cottages
1978
Major restoration work carried out at St. Mary's Church
1981
Burial in Knowsley St. Mary's Churchyard of Edward, 18th Earl of Derby
1994
Edward Richard William Stanley becomes 19th Earl of Derby following the death of his uncle
1994