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.
Raid on Medway 1667
The Raid on Medway in 1667 was a humiliating naval defeat for England. The action was part of a much larger conflict known as the Anglo-Dutch Wars…
The Charge of the Light Brigade
“Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred…” So starts Alfred Lord Tennyson’s famous poem, ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’…
Moll Frith
One of the most notorious roguish characters of Jacobean London was Mary Frith, also known as Moll Frith or Moll Cutpurse. Dressed in men’s clothing and smoking a pipe, she cut quite an unusual figure…
Gaul To Britannia, The Crossing of Oceanus Britannicus
Sea travel in ancient times could be a dangerous business and crossing Oceanus Britannicus was particularly hazardous with its unpredictable weather conditions…
Cornish Rebellion of 1497
The Cornish Rebellion of 1497 led to a march on London and threatened the rule of King Henry VII and the new Tudor dynasty…
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…
