History Magazine
Amphitheatres and Gladiators in Roman Britain
Gladiators were professional fighters who fought in the amphitheatres of the Roman Empire. They were usually slaves, former slaves or condemned prisoners who volunteered to fight for fame, riches…and often their lives.
Operation Pied Piper: British Evacuees
As war loomed, in September 1939 more than a million British civilians, mostly children, were evacuated out of the cities and into the countryside for their protection from anticipated bombing raids. This was Operation Pied Piper…
Samuel Plimsoll and the Plimsoll Line
Philanthropist, inventor and reformer, MP Samuel Plimsoll is best remembered for his vigorous campaign for load lines to be painted on the side of ships to prevent them being overloaded and sinking, thereby saving many lives at sea.
The British Character
Who are the British? What are the common traits that they share? The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics gave the world an insight into Britain and the British character. The spectacle was a wonderful journey through British history, literature and music – and was, like the British, decidely eccentric…
