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 London Beer Flood of 1814
On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people. A bizarre industrial accident resulted in the release of a beer tsunami onto the streets of London…
Mary Read, Pirate
Englishwoman Mary Read is ultimately remembered for two things: as a woman who disguised herself as a man, and for her career as a fearsome pirate…
The Pogroms of 1189 and 1190
Some of the worst atrocities committed against European Jews in the Middle Ages took place in England in the late 12th century…
Margaret Clitherow, the Pearl of York
The turmoil which followed the Reformation created an array of martyrs on both sides of the religious divide. One such martyr, nicknamed ‘the pearl of York’, was Margaret Clitherow…
Queen Bertha
Some powerful queens in English history, despite their influence on British culture, have been forgotten in the annals of time. One such is Queen Bertha, wife of King Ethelbert, instrumental in the bringing of Christianity to England…
The Black Death
The brutality of the Black Death was matched only by the speed of its rampage across medieval Europe…
Roman Sites in Britain
Browse our interactive map of Roman sites and remains in England, Scotland and Wales.
Anglo-Saxon Christmas
How did the Anglo-Saxons celebrate Christmas? Christmas is, after all, an Anglo-Saxon word: Cristesmæsse…
