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Yorkshire Dialect
Eh by gum! Yorkshire is the largest county in England with a very distinct dialect…
VJ Day
There was much joy and celebration around the world when on 15th August 1945 US President Harry S Truman declared the day as Victory over Japan Day. To crowds gathered outside the White House, President Truman said: “This is the day we have been waiting for since Pearl Harbor.”
Historic August
View our list of historic events that occurred in the month of August. Among many other events, August saw the last English king to die in battle, and…
The Folklore Year – August
The Folklore Year – traditional folklore and culture of Britain, events taking place every year in August, including the Feast Day of St. Oswald. St. Oswald was a Northumbrian warrior king and champion of Christianity. He was killed at Maserfield near Hexham, in 642 in a battle with…
Historic Birthdates in August
Famous people born throughout history in August, including George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland, and…
The Life and Work of Percy Bysshe Shelley
Percy Bysshe Shelley was one of the most prominent of English Romantic poets. His personal life however was chaotic, his political views radical and his early death, tragic,..
Sir Henry Morgan
Captain Morgan – famous today as the face of a brand of spiced rum. But who was he? Pirate? Privateer? Politician?
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.