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.
William Marshal, 1st earl of Pembroke, a True Knight’s Tale
The remarkable story of how the fourth son of a minor 12th century baron rose to be one of the richest men of his day and Regent of England is a true Knight’s Tale!
Is Britain going Norse again?
Scotland is once again seeking to hold a referendum on independence. If the vote is ‘yes’ Scotland may well look to Scandinavia for closer ties; and not for the first time…
Archbishops of Canterbury
One of the ‘top jobs’ in England, but not always very safe: archbishops through the ages have been beheaded, murdered, burnt at the stake, banished from the realm…
Tudor Sports
The Tudors were sporting fanatics, from football matches involving hundreds of people, to the more sedate game of bowls…
Emma Lady Hamilton
Lord Nelson’s great love was Emma, a lady with a quite remarkable past!
King Offa
Offa, King of the Mercians, is best remembered for his Dyke but perhaps he could also be known as the ‘father-in-law from Hell’…
Founding of Jamestown
2007 marked the 400th anniversary of the founding of the first permanent British settlement in the New World, or what is now called the United States…
The Amazing Escapes of Jack Sheppard
Jack Sheppard was the 18th century’s most notorious robber and thief, a glamorous rogue famous for his daring escapes from prison before his execution at Tyburn
