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.
Richard Cromwell, Lord Protector
Political chaos followed the death of Oliver Cromwell in September 1658. His successor as Lord Protector was his son Richard…
A Victorian Christmas
Christmas trees, carol singers, Christmas cards, Father Christmas and crackers – integral parts of a traditional Christmas, but why? The Victorians…
A Puritan Christmas under Cromwell
It is a common myth that Cromwell personally abolished Christmas. During the Interregnum, a deeply religious Parliament voted to abolish the ‘popish’ celebration of Christmas…
King Edward III
Edward III became king in 1327 at the age of just 14, after his father was deposed by his mother and her lover, Roger Mortimer…
King Charles I
On 30th January 1649, King Charles I was beheaded outside Banqueting House in Whitehall…
King Henry III
The son of King John, Henry became king when he was only nine years old, in the middle of the First Barons’ War…
Guy Fawkes
Remember, Remember the 5th of November… Bonfire Night. But why do the British celebrate with fireworks, bonfires – and set fire to ‘Guy’?
St Edmund, Original Patron Saint of England
It is commonly accepted that St George is the Patron Saint of England. But should we instead be raising the White Dragon flag of St Edmund on November 20th?
King Stephen and The Anarchy
A grandson of William the Conqueror, Stephen took the throne on the death of King Henry I. However most of his reign was spent in a bitter civil war between him and his rival for the throne, Henry’s daughter Matilda,..
Eleanor of Castile
Eleanor of Castile was the wife of King Edward I of England. This medieval union was a very successful one, both politically and personally; indeed such was Edward’s grief on the death of his wife that he had the beautifully ornate stone ‘Eleanor Crosses’ erected in her memory…