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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!

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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…

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Jack the Ripper

Fear and panic stalked the streets of London’s East End in 1888 as five women were brutally murdered…

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Historic August

View our list of historic events that occurred in August.

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Historic Birthdates in August

Famous people born throughout history in August

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The Folklore Year – August

The Folklore Year – traditional folklore and culture of Britain, events taking place every year in August

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The Pendle Witches

The notorious 17th century witch trial of the Pendle Witches

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Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock near Oxford, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill

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Sir Henry Morgan

Captain Morgan – famous today as the face of a brand of spiced rum. But who was he? Pirate? Privateer? Politician?

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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…

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Yorkshire Dialect

Eh by gum! Yorkshire is the largest county in England with a very distinct dialect…

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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.