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.
Saint Ursula and the 11,000 British Virgins
The legend of Saint Ursula and 11,000 British virgins, all cruelly murdered in Cologne, Germany, by the Huns. But how much of this story is true, and were there really as many as 11,000 virgins?
King Alfred and the Cakes
The story of King Alfred burning the cakes is well known. The event is said to have taken place in the marshes of the Somerset Levels near Athelney….
Bits and Pieces
It is very strange how the body parts of famous people often go missing, only to reappear hundreds of years after the demise of their owners. Read on for the true (if rather gory!) stories of some missing ‘bits and pieces’…
Victorian Poisoners
Poison was the first choice for many murderers in the Victorian era – and was particularly popular with women!
Black Monday 1360
Black Monday changed the course of the Hundred Years War when a freak hail storm appeared from nowhere, killing over 1000 English soldiers and 6000 horses….
Robin Hood
Legend has it that Robin Hood was an outlaw living in Sherwood Forest with his ‘Merry Men’ – but did he really exist and if so, how much of the legend is true?
A Medieval Christmas
Some well known modern Christmas traditions have their roots in the Medieval celebrations…
William II (Rufus)
William II, known as William Rufus, is perhaps best known for the controversy surrounding his death whilst hunting in the New Forest. But there was much more to this king…
