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Michaelmas
Michaelmas day is celebrated on 29th September and is associated with St Michael and the coming of autumn. St Michael is one of the principal angelic warriors, protector against the dark of the night and the Archangel who fought against Satan and his evil angels…
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
The death of the King Edward the Confessor in January 1066 caused a succession struggle across northern Europe, with several contenders willing to fight for the throne of England…
Historic September
View our list of historic events that occurred in September, including the consecration of Salisbury Cathedral…
The Folklore Year – September
The Folklore Year – traditional folklore and culture of Britain, events taking place every year in September
Historic Birthdates in September
Famous people born throughout history in September, including Lord Raglan, general who issued the ambiguous order that led to the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade, and…
Survivors of the Great Fire of London
The various churches, houses and buildings that escaped the Great Fire of London and can still be seen to this…
Grace Darling
The daring and bravery of lighthouse keeper’s daughter Grace Darling made her a national heroine. On 7th September 1838, she and her father ventured out into a ferocious storm to rescue the survivors of the SS Forfarshire…
The Battle of Flodden
In September 1513, the largest battle between England and Scotland took place. Prior to the battle the Scots were based at Flodden Edge, which is how it became known as the Battle of Flodden.
The London Blitz Through the Eyes of a Young Boy
Dr Charles Berkoff grew up in the East End of London during World War Two and shares with us some of his boyhood memories. “My immediate concern was that if the war lasted more than a week or two, it might interfere with my plans for my seventh birthday…”
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.