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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 Heritage Accommodation Guide - Historic UK
Historic accommodation throughout the UK including cottages, castles, country house hotels and historic bed & breakfasts.
Kings and Queens of England & Britain - Historic UK
- SAXON KINGS
EGBERT 827 – 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlle… - NORMAN KINGS
WILLIAM I (The Conqueror) 1066- 1087 Also known as William the Bastard (but not normally to his face!), he was the illegitimate son of Robert the Devil, whom he succeeded as Duke of Normandy in 1035. William came to England from Normandy, claiming that his second cousin E…
- SAXON KINGS
Anglo-Saxon Sites in Britain | Remains, Crosses and …
Anglian Tower, York City, North Yorkshire Fortification (Tower) This tower was probably constructed by King Edwin of Northumbria in around 630, and is built into the much earlier Roman city walls of York.There is, however, a great deal …
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 History of Gentlemen's Clubs - Historic UK
2 days ago · The gentlemen’s clubs of London have a long history dating back to the 1700s, where Britain’s upper classes could escape the hustle and bustle of the capital’s streets and …
The Angels of Mons - Historic UK
23 hours ago · At the start of the First World War, during the Battle of Mons on August 23, 1914 rumours arose and took root of a heavenly host of angels, armed with bows and arrows, that …
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 …
About Historic UK | Cottages, Castle Hotels and a …
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 …