The attack on Spanish port of Cartagena during the War of Jenkin's Ear was a total catastrophe for Britain. The death of the commander of the fleet early in the campaign left two inexperienced ...

HMT Empire Windrush became synonymous with the voyage it completed in 1948, transporting hundreds of West Indians and people ...

In the days when societies depended on horses for transport and the production of food, the ability to control horses was a valuable skill. Those who were extremely knowledgeable about the animals and ...

The Battle of Hastings is perhaps the most famous battle in British history, for this was a battle the outcome of which changed British history and was the last time England was invaded. This October, ...

Welcome to Highclere Castle, setting for the popular TV series, Downton Abbey. This weekend join us for the music and dance of the 1940s, vintage car displays, lawn games and a ‘History of Flight’ ...

Battles Through History is the new multi-period living history show you simply MUST get to this year! Set in 150 acres at the South of England Showground, this show is set to be the Last Hurrah of the ...

The Treaty Of Paris in 1259 was a humiliation for King Henry III. In return for the French King Louis’ support against his rebellious barons, Henry renounced all English claims to French territory ...

“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.” These were the words spoken by Edith Cavell before she met her fate at the hands of the German firing squad. The ...

The Boer Ultimatum and the Causes of the Second Boer War. On 11th October 1899, the Second Boer War broke out between the British Empire and the two Boer states called the Republic of Transvaal and ...

Street brawls between fascists on one side and ‘Antifa’, communists and anarchists on the other. Although this may sound like something from the news of Portland, USA in 2020, this is East London in ...

Many inventions throughout history have shaped the modern world in which we live. For many of us, our lifestyle and expectations have been shaped by processes, discoveries and accidents which happened ...

Totnes Castle, whilst not the largest nor most imposing example of medieval masonry or castle building, is a fantastic site and historical landmark. It is one of the earliest and best preserved ...