Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, a defender against Viking invasion and a social reformer; just few of the reasons why he is the only English monarch to be known as “the Great”. Alfred was born in ...

The Battle of Roundway Down was fought on 13 July 1643 and is considered one of the key battles in the English Civil War. The Parliamentarians (Roundheads) under Sir William Waller were besieging the ...

Food in Britain changed tremendously in the 15 years from the end of rationing to the start of the 1970s… ...

The 1858 Bradford humbug poisoning involved the accidental arsenic poisoning of more than 200 people. Twenty people died and over 200 became seriously ill when sweets accidentally made with arsenic ...

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.

In September 1513, the largest battle between England and Scotland took place. Prior to the battle the Scots were based at Flodden Edge, which is how it became known as the Battle of Flodden.

In the late 1500s and early 1600s, Jesuit priests were hidden in specially constructed priest holes in Catholic houses to avoid being captured, tortured and put to death ...

The ancient seaport of Whitby, Yorkshire is a beautiful and picturesque natural harbour situated on England’s North East Coast. It is essentially a town of two parts divided by the River Esk, and ...

A collection of articles related to witches, fairies and monsters in british folklore.

The ability to communicate through a shared language is something we all take for granted. It is part of a nation’s traditions and culture however over the centuries, some languages have come under ...

The history of gin, also known as Mother's Ruin, once used as medicine for curing gout and indigestion!

Britain is blessed with many castles, often in stunning locations, all full of history. Many of these national treasures now offer accommodation, from bed and ...