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.
Historic Birthdates in March
Famous people born throughout history in March, including Alexander Graham Bell, Scottish-born inventor of the telephone, and…
Historic September
View our list of historic events that occurred in September, including the consecration of Salisbury Cathedral…
Timeline of Roman Britain
From Julius Caesar’s first landing on the shoreline of England in 55 BC to the famous ‘Look to their own defences’ letter of AD 410, the Romans played an important part in British history for over 400 years.
The War of 1812 and the burning of the White House
The War of 1812 between the British and the Americans is perhaps best known for the burning of Washington DC and the White House, and is best remembered by the Canadians
World War One: Women at War
With more and more men away fighting in the field, a manpower crisis loomed. Vital jobs were filled by women, many going out to work for the first time in their lives…
Invaders! Angles, Saxons and Vikings
The Dark Ages was a time of great change when Britain was host to many peoples; Anglo-Saxons, Anglo-Danes, Norse, Cymru, Viking raiders and even Norman mercenaries…
World War 2 Timeline – 1939
Important events of 1939 and the start of the Second World War
Joseph Hansom and the Hansom Cab
Joseph Hansom invented the Hansom Safety Cab or Hansom Cab, but what is less well known is his work as a prolific architect. He also founded the magazine, The Builder.
