Jul 25, 2023 · On 18th June 1815, in what was arguably one of the most significant and memorable battles of its era, the Battle of Waterloo brought an end to Napoleon’s power …

From the original political parties the Tories and the Whigs, evolved two of the three main protaganists of the modern era, the Conservatives and the Liberals. But what happened to the …

On 28th August 1833 a very important act received its Royal Assent. The Slavery Abolition Law would finally be enacted, after years of campaigning, suffering and injustice. This act was a …

Aug 19, 2022 · The TV series and films about Downton Abbey have inspired us with visions of how life used to be in a grand country house in its heyday: the family, the staff and of course, …

Feb 8, 2019 · The British Empire is remembered for its extensive, long-lasting and far-reaching imperial activities that ushered in an era of globalisation and connectivity. The British Empire …

A grandson of William the Conqueror, Stephen took the throne on the death of King Henry I. However most of his reign was spent in a bitter civil war between him and his rival for the …

Browse our huge database of castles in England, from the world famous Warwick Castle to the lesser known motte and bailey castles scattered across the country.

A central figure in the War of the Roses, Elizabeth Woodville found herself on both the winning and losing side, as the battle between the Yorkist supporters and Lancastrians directly …

Writer, political philosopher and advocate of women's rights, Mary Wollstonecraft's experiences in Britain and Revolutionary France inspired much of her work. Her personal life however was …

Afternoon tea, a very English custom! Read the history behind this most English tradition; china tea cups, scones, jam and clotted cream…