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 Elite Romano Woman
For almost four centuries A.D.43-410, Britain was a small province of the Roman Empire. Archaeological evidence helps greatly in filling out the picture of the…
William the Conqueror’s Exploding Corpse
More farce Than funeral: William The Conqueror’s exploding corpse…
Second Battle of Lincoln
The decisive Second Battle of Lincoln took place on 20th May 1217 during the First Barons’ War, and it prevented England from coming under French rule…
Edward I
King Edward I, also known as ‘Longshanks’ and ‘Hammer of the Scots’, was more than just a warrior king: he was also a great reformer…
Alfred the Great
School children know all about King Alfred burning the cakes, but more importantly, this Saxon king left behind an extraordinary legacy, reforming the traditions and structure of early English society, maintaining peace and introducing structure, judicial processes and education…
Henry VII
When thinking of the Tudors, Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth spring to mind – but rarely Henry VII, the first of the Tudor monarchs…
King Henry VIII’s Letters in 1518
The letters King Henry VIII sent and received during the year 1518 give us a window into his life at that time…
Nicholas Breakspear, Pope Adrian IV
As Pope Adrian IV, Nicholas Breakspear is the only Briton to have occupied the papal throne…
