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Historic UK is your guide to the history and heritage of Britain, featuring thousands of historic places to stay and a monthly magazine full of history.
Kings and Queens of England & Britain - Historic UK
EDWARD VI 1547 – 1553 The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward was a sickly boy; it is thought he suffered from tuberculosis. Edward succeeded his father at the age of 9, the government being carried on by a Council of Regency with his …
The History Magazine - Historic UK
Welcome to the Historic UK History Magazine, featuring hundreds of articles, videos and interactive maps to explore. We also add a wealth of new content every month so be sure to bookmark this page!
The History of England Magazine - Historic UK
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.
Kings of Northumbria - Historic UK
Nov 1, 2024 · Northumbria was one of the great seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England, alongside East Anglia (East Angles), Essex (East Saxons), Kent, Mercia, Sussex (South Saxons) and Wessex (West Saxons). Northumbria went through rapid expansion throughout the 7th century to be one of the ‘big three’ kingdoms of England along with Mercia and Wessex.
Timeline of the British Empire - Historic UK
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.
Top 10 History Tours in Britain - Historic UK
The team at Historic UK have searched high and low to compile our favourite ten short tours for history fans. These scenic tours include visits to some of Britain’s most beautiful cities, iconic places and landmarks.
The Knights Templar - Historic UK
Jan 12, 2024 · One of London’s great and perhaps overlooked landmarks is the Temple Church, a fitting historical reminder of England and its role in the Crusades.. The Knights Templar and its history in England began not long after the end of the First Crusade, a war waged on the Muslim world to protect the Holy Sites and the Christian East.
About Historic UK | Cottages, Castle Hotels and a History Magazine
Our Story. Cue the whirring of dial-up modems, Microsoft Frontpage and an exceptionally slow PC. It’s 2000, which means AltaVista, MSN Messenger and the very first version of Historic UK being uploaded to the internet by two keen amateur historians and technology enthusiasts.
Women on the March: Camp Followers of the 17th and 18th …
Viewers of the Sharpe TV series, based on the books by Bernard Cornwell on the Peninsular War, will be very familiar with the baggage train of camp followers, the women who accompanied their menfolk on campaign. These women were the backbone of …