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.
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.
World War One At Sea
During World War One, command of the seas was as vital as success on the battlefield in securing victory.
World War 2 Timeline – 1941
Timeline of events in 1941 during the Second World War, including the attach on Pearl Harbour and the beginning of…
Captain James Cook
James Cook would become one of the finest explorers the world has ever seen…
Smallpox Hospital Ships in London
Before it was eradicated through vaccination, smallpox was the most feared disease after the plague; it was extremely infectious. The smallpox epidemic of 1881 in London led to two old warships being converted into hospital ships…
Poison Panic
If you’ve ever read an Agatha Christie novel, you will have encountered the poisons register, signed by anyone who bought poisons. It seems a sensible idea, but the register only came about after a law was passed in 1851 to regulate the sale of arsenic…
Able Seaman Just Nuisance
Just Nuisance is the only dog ever to have been formally enlisted in the Royal Navy…
