History Magazine
London After The Great Fire of 1666
In September of 1666, the Great Fire of London raged for five days. The ashes burned hot underfoot for days and smoke was reported for weeks, even months afterwards. Yet, with the medieval fabric of the town razed, an unparalleled chance for urban renewal beckoned…
Burghead
Burghead in Moray, Scotland celebrates New Year not once but twice: on 1st January and then on 12th January when the ‘Burning of the Clavie’ fire festival takes place…
Elizabeth Marsh, Female Captive
In July 1756, 20-year-old Elizabeth Marsh was travelling alone from Gibraltar to England when her ship was captured by Barbary pirates…
