The History Magazine
Welcome to the Historic UK History Magazine, featuring hundreds of articles, videos and interactive maps to explore. We also add a wealth of new content every month so be sure to bookmark this page!
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…
The Battle of Bosworth Field
Early in August 1485 the would-be Lancastrian king, Henry Tudor sailed across the English Channel from France to south Wales…
The Folklore Year – August
The Folklore Year – traditional folklore and culture of Britain, events taking place every year in August
Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott was born on 15 August 1771, in a small third floor flat in College Wynd in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Scott was the ninth child of Anne Rutherford and Walter Scott, a solicitor and member of the private society the Writers of the Signet.
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.