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.
Opium in Victorian Britain
Opium, laudanum and other narcotic drugs played an important part in Victorian life.
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…
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.
Roman Currency in Britain
The Romans were famous for introducing a uniform currency throughout their empire, meaning that coins that were accepted at Hadrian’s Wall would also have been accepted in Rome, Carthage and Athens!
Admiral Lord Collingwood
Admiral Lord Collingwood, naval commander who took control of the British fleet after Nelson’s death at the Battle of Trafalgar. This great figure of British naval history was a close friend of Nelson…
Frederick Prince of Wales
Poor Fred! English history records several members of its Royal family dying in peculiar circumstances. But the strangest death must be that of Frederick, Prince of Wales who died after being hit with a cricket-ball…
The Curious Disappearance of Agatha Christie
Read about the curious disappearance of the world’s most famous mystery writer; Agatha Christie.
Dying for a Humbug, the Bradford Sweets Poisoning 1858
The 1858 Bradford sweets poisoning involved the accidental arsenic poisoning by humbug of more than 200 people in Bradford…
