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.
Edward The Confessor
The death in 1066 of the Anglo-Saxon King Edward the Confessor would lead to a crisis of succession, culminating in the Battle of Hastings later that year…
Crossword Panic of 1944
The planning of the D Day landings was almost complete – what could possibly go wrong?…
The History of the Magna Carta
The importance of Magna Carta and the signing by King John in 1215.
London’s Great Stink
It’s a cliché that it takes a lot to rouse the reserved, polite British to action, but during the long hot summer of 1858 it was clear that the time for talking was over. The Mother of Parliaments was deeply offended by the poor personal hygiene of her neighbour, Old Father Thames…
Drake and the Singeing of King of Spain’s Beard
The famous raid against the gathering armada of ships in the Spanish port of Cádiz became known as ‘the singeing of the King of Spain’s beard’…
Britain’s Trojan History
According to the British chronicles, their ancient kings are descended from Brutus the Trojan, great grandson of Aeneas of Troy who survived the Trojan War and led his people into exile, to found a new Troy…
King Henry V
Famous for his victory against the French at the Battle of Agincourt and immortalised in literature by William Shakespeare, King Henry V was one of the great warrior kings of medieval England…
Did King Arthur Exist?
Did the legendary King Arthur exist? Is there any documentary evidence to support the story of Arthur and his Camelot?
