The History of England Magazine
Every month we present new feature articles relating to the history of this green and pleasant land. From ancient battlefields to famous people, hangings to national celebrations, we’ve got something to interest everyone.
You may also be interested in our History of Britain section covering the period from the Act of Union during Queen Anne‘s reign to the modern day.
The Real Ragnar Lothbrok
The legendary Norse leader Ragnar Lothbrok has become familiar with modern audiences through the hit television show ‘Vikings’ – but there remain doubts over his true existence…
Caratacus
Caratacus (Caractarus) was a British chieftain who fought against Roman expansion in Britain, only to be betrayed by Queen Cartimandua and taken captive by the Romans…
Jane Shore
Jane Shore was one of the most intelligent and beautiful women in the realm, the influential mistress of Edward IV and a dangerous political conspirator against Richard III…
Weird and Wonderful Medicine in 17th and 18th Century England
Thomas Morris considers some of the dubious remedies and strange treatments endured by patients in early modern England…
Queen Mary I: Journey to the Throne
Mary, first born child of King Henry VIII, endured a turbulent childhood and youth, often in genuine fear for her life…
The Mayflower
In the autumn of 1620 the Mayflower set sail from the port of Plymouth in Devon, England, and began an intrepid journey with around one hundred passengers eager to start a new life in a distant and unexplored land across the Atlantic…
Henry VIII’s Deteriorating Health 1509-1547
One of the most famous images of Henry VIII is the portrait by Holbein The Younger, painted around 1540, depicting a huge lion of man. And yet in his youth, Henry was a passionate sportsman…
Great Fire of London 1212
Mention ‘The Great Fire of London’ and most people think of the 1666 disaster. However more people were killed in the Great Fire of 1212…
Why has there only been one King John?
In the history of Britain, there has only been one King John. Why have no other monarchs taken the name John?
Boudica and The Slaughter at Camulodunum
Camulodunum (Colchester) was the capital of Roman Britain, and the site of the first battle of the Iceni rebellion, led by Boudica. What happened at Camulodunum deserves special mention as it was not simply a battle, but a systematic slaughter of every Roman who lived there…