The History Magazine
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The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was fought for the crown of England between William, Duke of Normandy and the recently enthroned Harold Godwineson…
The London Beer Flood of 1814
On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people. A bizarre industrial accident resulted in the release of a beer tsunami onto the streets of London…
The Folklore Year – October
The Folklore Year – traditional folklore and culture of Britain, events taking place every year in October
Halloween in Scotland
Discover how Halloween, 31st October, is celebrated in Scotland and the history behind the Scottish All Hallows Eve celebrations.
Battle, East Sussex
Battle in East Sussex is the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and Battle Abbey built by William…
Trafalgar Day
Celebrated on October 21st, Trafalgar Day marks the day on which Britain triumphed over the French in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805…
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.