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.
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.
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 …
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 Kelpie, Mythical Scottish Water Horse - Historic UK
Falkirk in Scotland is home to The Kelpies, the largest equine sculpture in the world. Unveiled in April 2014, these 30-metre high horse-head sculptures are situated in Helix Park near the M9 Motorway and are a monument to Scotland’s horse-powered industrial heritage.
Timeline of the Industrial Revolution - Historic UK
The Industrial Revolution took place from the eighteenth century up until the mid-nineteenth century, marking a process of increased manufacturing and production which boosted industry and encouraged new inventions ad innovations.
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 1920s, the Roaring Twenties, in Britain - Historic UK
What was it like to live in the 1920s? The 1920s, also known as the ‘Roaring Twenties’, was a decade of contrasts. The First World War had ended in victory, peace had returned and with it, prosperity.. For some the war had proved to be very profitable.
The Life and Works of William Shakespeare - Historic UK
The most famous of all English playwrights was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. William’s father John was a wealthy merchant and a respectable member of the community within the small Warwickshire town.
The Great Clans of Scotland - Historic UK
Each year almost 50,000 people from at least 40 countries across the world meet in Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh, to celebrate Scottish culture, heritage and family history.At the annual Clan Gathering, thousands of people line the Royal Mile to watch the Great Clans of Scotland proudly parading through the ancient streets of the nation’s capital with pipes sounding and drums beating ...