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 Jarrow March
“Jarrow as a town has been murdered.” These were the words of MP Ellen Wilkinson as she addressed a crowd in Hyde Park in 1936 following the end of what became known as the Jarrow March…
The Folklore Year – October
The Folklore Year – traditional folklore and culture of Britain, events taking place every year in October
Battle of Brunanburh 937AD
The battle of Brunanburh, a defining battle in English history between the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings.
The Life of Dylan Thomas
Read about the life of Dylan Thomas, famous Welsh poet and author of Under Milk Wood.
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.