The History Magazine
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The Cutty Sark
The Cutty Sark became a symbol of the China Tea Races in the late 1800s: built for strength and speed, she was one of the most impressive ships of her day…
Queen Bertha
Some powerful queens in English history, despite their influence on British culture, have been forgotten in the annals of time. One such is Queen Bertha, wife of King Ethelbert, instrumental in the bringing of Christianity to England…
The History of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships
A history of the Wimbledon tennis tournament championships in London.
St Swithun’s Day
15 July is St Swithun’s Day, and it is said that if it rains on St Swithin’s Day it will…
Lady Jane Grey
Poor young Lady Jane Grey is famous for having the shortest reign in England’s history… just nine days.
The Spanish Armada
The Spanish Armada set sail from Spain in July 1588, with the mission of overthrowing the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I and restoring Catholic rule over England…
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.