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.
The Life and Work of Percy Bysshe Shelley - Historic UK
Percy Bysshe Shelley was an English writer and poet, whose radical ideas won him few admirers during his lifetime, whilst his work was only to be appreciated later and serve to inspire a new generation of poets and thinkers.
The Abolition of Slavery In Britain - Historic UK
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.
Timeline of events in 1942 during the Second World War - Historic …
9 Jan: Japanese forces start to attack the Philippines. 10 Jan: The Allies in the south-west Pacific set up a combined force ABDA (American, British, Dutch and Australia) under the command of General Sir Archibald Wavell.: 14 Jan: In Europe the battleship Tirpitz moved into Trondheim, Norway, as Germany reinforces the Arctic Convoy routes.
Who was King Arthur and where was Camelot? - Historic UK
Although most scholars regard it as being entirely fictional, there are many locations that have been linked with King Arthur’s Camelot. Camelot was the name of the place where King Arthur held court and was the location of the famous Round Table.
Interactive Map of Castles in England - Historic UK
Acton Burnell Castle, Acton Burnell, Shropshire Owned by: English Heritage Extensive remains of a fortified tower house. Built between 1284-1293 by Robert Burnell, Bishop of Bath and Wells, friend and advisor to King Edward I, the location of the manor house was important, close to the old Roman road of Watling Street.
The real Duncan and Macbeth - Kings of Scotland - Historic UK
Duncan and MacBeth – famous names thanks to Shakespeare and the Scottish Play, ‘Macbeth’. But how historically accurate is Shakespeare’s story, if at all? For centuries, the clans had been waging war on each other.
Robin Hood - Fact or Fiction? - Historic UK
Legend has it that Robin Hood was an outlaw living in Sherwood Forest with his 'Merry Men' - but did he really exist and if so, how much of the legend is true?
The Kelpie, Mythical Scottish Water Horse - Historic UK
The Great Glen in the Scottish highlands is a rift valley 60 miles long and contains three famous lochs; Lochy, Oich and Ness. The most famous of these is Loch Ness because of the monster said to 'lurk' in its deep waters.
Barbary Pirates and English Slaves - Historic UK
The situation was so bad that in December 1640 a Committee for Algiers was set up by Parliament to oversee the ransoming of captives. At that time it was reported that there were some 3,000 to 5,000 English people in captivity in Algiers.