From Shakespeare to Chocolate Bars: Check These 45 Treasures That Britain Gifted the World

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A known fact today is that the British people are good at hunting, may it be a bird in the air or a running animal in the wild. The pioneering First Earl of Leicester was known for driving birds into his billiard room. They invented the concept of driven shooting and are among the most desirable countries for such an idea.

The earliest shotguns can be traced back to the 16th century in England, mainly used for hunting. For instance, multiple-shot firearms were used for catching birds, one of its users being Henry VIII. When gun-making companies were satisfied with their crafted design by the 1860s, they started to export.

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