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.
Matilda of Flanders
Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy by her marriage to William the Conqueror, Matilda of Flanders was an exceptional woman for her time, wielding a great deal of power and influence…
The Great Fire of London
The people of London who had managed to survive the Great Plague in 1665 must have thought that the year 1666 could only be better, and couldn’t possibly be worse! Poor souls, they could not have imagined the new disaster that was to befall them…
Richard the Lionheart and The Accidental Conquest of Cyprus
King Richard I’s adventures on Cyprus are a little-known historical adventure of that most heroic of English kings. This is in part because Cyprus was an accident; Richard had never intended to go to the island, let alone conquer it…
Left Behind After Dunkirk
After the Dunkirk evacuation, pockets of military personnel were left behind in France who had to make their way to the French ports for evacuation as best they could. These were dangerous journeys, along roads blocked with refugees and under bombardment by enemy aircraft. Some of those left behind were women of the ATS…
Treaty of Windsor 1386
On 9th May 1386 the diplomatic alliance between Portugal and England was ratified by the Treaty of Windsor. The oldest peace treaty in Europe was finalised through the marriage of King John I of Portugal to Philippa of Lancaster. This historic relationship, cemented in 1386, perseveres to this day…
Philippa of Lancaster
Queen Consort of Portugal and sister of King Henry IV of England, Philippa of Lancaster was a remarkable woman. Her actions helped to pave the way for a new generation of discovery, economic success and unbreakable alliances, changing the world forever…
The Levellers
A political movement during the English Civil War, the Levellers campaigned for equality, religious tolerance, suffrage and sovereignty. Since 1975, on the Saturday nearest to 17th May the Cotswolds town of Burford has commemorated Levellers’ Day in memory of the mutineers executed there…
Pandemics and The British Monarchy
Pandemics transcend international borders and everyone, regardless of wealth, power or status, is at risk, and that includes the British monarchy. From the Black Death to Smallpox to Influenza, pandemics have a way of steering history…
