An unofficial anthem for England, 'Jerusalem' is sung at Women’s Institute meetings, at Labour Party conferences, by England rugby fans and at the Last Night of the Proms. But what do William Blake's ...

A cousin of both Elizabeth I and James I and VI of Scotland, and next in line to the throne after James' children, Arbella's royal lineage was a curse, not a ...

Welcome to Historic UK’s Living History Events Diary! One of the most enjoyable ways to experience history first hand is to attend one of the many Living History re-enactments taking place this year.

The words "Empire Day" summon up an image of a motherly Queen Victoria presiding over an Empire which spanned almost a quarter of the entire globe. However it was not until after the death of Queen ...

Leeds Castle is a stunning medieval castle set on two islands in a magnificent lake. It is often called the loveliest castle in the world.

The kelpie is a shape-changing aquatic spirit of Scottish legend. But beware - these are malevolent spirits, hoping to lure… ...

The Reformation in Tudor England was a time of unprecedented change. One of the major outcomes of the Reformation was the destruction of the monasteries which began in 1536. The Reformation came about ...

One of the most important battles in English and Welsh history took place at Bosworth during the 15th century Wars of the Roses. Early in August 1485 the would-be Lancastrian king, Henry Tudor sailed ...

The ‘Spanish Flu’ pandemic of 1918 was one of the greatest medical disasters of the 20th century. This was a global pandemic, an airborne virus which affected every continent. It was nicknamed ...

Matilda was an indomitable woman! She was the daughter of King Henry I of England, and was his sole legitimate child after the death of his son Prince William in the ‘White Ship’ disaster.* She was ...

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

War between the so-called Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan on one side and Britain, the Commonwealth, France, the USA, the USSR, and China (the Allied powers) on the other. A truly world war, ...