The History of Britain Magazine
Welcome to the History of Britain! The home nations share a varied and shared history unlike anywhere else, so we thought it only right to create a section dedicated to our mutual heritage.
Mutiny on the Bounty
Back in the 1930s a blockbuster movie was made which reappears almost every year on the Christmas TV schedule. It tells the true story of the famous Mutiny on the Bounty that took place in 1789…
Ascott Martyrs
The Ascott Martyrs, a true story of 16 indomitable women and their struggle for justice…
Founding of Jamestown
2007 marked the 400th anniversary of the founding of the first permanent British settlement in the New World, or what is now called the United States…
Victorian Poisoners
Poison was the first choice for many murderers in the Victorian era – and was particularly popular with women!
The Tolpuddle Martyrs
In March 1834 six English farm labourers were sentenced to 7 years transportation to a penal colony in Australia – for being in a trade union…
Cecil Rhodes
The story of Cecil Rhodes, empire builder and founder of the colonies of Southern and Northern Rhodesia.
Scott of the Antarctic
Read about the life of Robert Falcon Scott, most famous perhaps for his failure in the race to the South Pole. Includes photos from the Discovery and Terra Nova expeditions.
The King James Bible
The King James Bible has long been celebrated as one of the most significant texts of all time, not only for its accessible portrayal of the Christian religion, but also for its ability to spread the English language worldwide.
