Every month we present new feature articles relating to the history of this green and pleasant land. If you have any suggestions for upcoming articles please feel free to contact us.
Death at the Derby
The 1913 Epsom Derby will always be remembered for the tragic incident when Emily Davison, a suffragette, threw herself in front of the King's horse...
Flora Macdonald
Flora Macdonald, Jacobite heroine and her part in the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie over the sea to Skye after the battle of Culloden...
Battle of St Fagans
The Battle of St Fagan’s in 1648, during the Second English Civil War, was the largest battle ever to take place in Wales...
The Duke of Wellington
On 18th June 1815 one of the most important battles in British history was fought on a battlefield in Belgium: Waterloo. The Duke of Wellington was in charge of British forces...
Wimbledon
Enjoy a bowl of strawberries and cream while you discover the history of the Wimbledon tennis tournament championships in London...
Execution Sites of London
Discover some of the most historic execution sites in London using our interactive map...
Historic June
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Coming Soon...
With new articles being uploaded every month, be sure to bookmark us and check back regularly! Below is a list of our forward features for the next month:
July 2017: St Swithun's Day, Lady Jane Grey, Spanish Armada, Eisteddfod, Battle of the Somme, Great Fire of London...
You can find our full list of forward features for 2017 by clicking on this link.
