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.
Matthew Hopkins, Witch-Finder General
Matthew Hopkins, Witch-Finder General. He and his associates are believed to have been responsible for the deaths of 300 women, accused of witchcraft, between 1644 and 1646…
The Glorious Revolution 1688
The Revolution of 1688 that deposed King James II and put William III and Mary II on the throne of England, sometimes called the Glorious, or Bloodless, Revolution.
York’s Roman Emperors
York and the Roman emperors who died there: Septimius Severus and Constantius Chlorus. Both men, career soldiers, would meet their end at York, Roman Eboracum…
The Grave of Richard III
In August 2012 a team of archaeologists from the University of Leicester unearthed the remains of Richard III. This is the story of the grave itself, where the king had lain for over 500 years…
Lady Penelope Devereux
Lady Penelope Devereux was a prominent figure in the courts of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. The sister of the Earl of Essex, she was a famous beauty, well educated, an excellent dancer – and involved in religious and political intrigue…
The English Invasion of Wales
Unlike their invasion of England, the Norman penetration into Wales took place very gradually after 1066…
Jacquetta of Luxembourg
Was Jacquetta of Luxembourg a carrier of the rare Kell-Antigen-Mcleod syndrome? She was the maternal great-grandmother of Henry VIII, whose…
