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History UK - What's New This Month?

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.

Robin Hood HUK

History of England

Robin Hood 

Legend has it that Robin Hood was an outlaw living in Sherwood Forest with his 'Merry Men' - but did he really exist?...

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Highland Dancing WKPD

History of Scotland

Highland Dancing 

Perhaps nothing captures the spirit of Scottish culture better than the sight of Highland dancing. The roots of these ritualistic dances lay with warriors imitating epic deeds from Scottish folklore...

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Brave GelertHistory of Wales

The Legend of Brave Gelert

One of the best known and loved folk-tales in Wales is the story of a faithful hound...

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Empire DayHistory of Britain

Empire Day, 24th May

It was not until after the death of Queen Victoria, who died on 22 January 1901, that Empire Day was first celebrated.....

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An old clock faceHistoric May

On This Day In...

Born Today In...

Our definitive guide on the births, death, and major events that happened on all 365 days of the year. We also post our favourite #onthisday on our Twitter feed, so don't forget to follow us!

 

May Day HUKCulture UK

May Day Celebrations

Beltane or ‘the fire of Bel’, had particular significance to the Celts as it represented the first day of summer. Still celebrated today as May Day...

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Giro the Nazi DogDestinations UK

Giro the Nazi Dog

Situated just off the Mall in London, close to both the heart of British government and monarchy, lies the country's only memorial to a Nazi... a Nazi dog, that is.....

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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:

June 2013:  D-Day Mulberry Harbours, The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, That was the Year that was...1953, D-Day, Magna Carta, Well Dressing, Death at the Derby

You can find our full list of forward features for 2013 by clicking on this link.

 

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