UK and Ireland
A steady process of immigration and union saw Wales joined to England by 1301, Scotland in 1603 and by legislative union in 1707, and Ireland in 1801. Since then fragmentation has begun, with the Irish Free State breaking away in 1922, and increasingly successful campaigns for Welsh and Scottish independence.
1066 and the Normans (5)
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Stonehenge (4)
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The Gunpowder Plot (7)
English Civil War (5)
The Reformation in Britain (4)
General Sites on UK History (5)
Tudor England (7)
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Wars of the Roses (5)
King Arthur (5)
The Domesday Book
A profile of The Domesday Book, one of England's oldest and most iconic documents.
A profile of The Domesday Book, one of England's oldest and most iconic documents.
Whitby’s History: Stranger Than Fiction
Alan Moore examines the history of St Hilda's Abbey and St Mary's Church in Whitby.
Alan Moore examines the history of St Hilda's Abbey and St Mary's Church in Whitby.
Books on UK History
This page indexes onsite bibliographic information about English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish history.
This page indexes onsite bibliographic information about English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish history.
The Great Fire of London – 1666
It is no exaggeration to describe the fire which started in London on September 2nd 1666 as 'Great'. The city had suffered large blazes before and after, but none came close to the four days and nights of constant fire which raged through over four hundred acres of densely packed housing, stores and workplaces. This is what happened...
It is no exaggeration to describe the fire which started in London on September 2nd 1666 as 'Great'. The city had suffered large blazes before and after, but none came close to the four days and nights of constant fire which raged through over four hundred acres of densely packed housing, stores and workplaces. This is what happened...
The Tower of London
Built in 1077, The Tower of London is a British icon and a leading tourist attractions; this is the story of its history, presented by your Guide.
Built in 1077, The Tower of London is a British icon and a leading tourist attractions; this is the story of its history, presented by your Guide.
Beefeaters and Yeomen Warders
Beefeaters and Yeomen Warders of The Tower of London
Beefeaters and Yeomen Warders of The Tower of London
The Tower Ravens
The ravens of the Tower of London are almost as famous as the tower itself these days. Read this profile to find out why they are there.
The ravens of the Tower of London are almost as famous as the tower itself these days. Read this profile to find out why they are there.
Saint Benedict Biscop - A Profile
A Profile of Saint Benedict Biscop, an important figure in the early history of the Christian church in north England, thanks to his importation of Roman ideas.
A Profile of Saint Benedict Biscop, an important figure in the early history of the Christian church in north England, thanks to his importation of Roman ideas.
Rulers of England
A chronological list of England's rulers, including the little mentioned Louis.
A chronological list of England's rulers, including the little mentioned Louis.
Edgar II the Aetheling
Edgar II, The Aetheling, was an uncrowned king of England in 1066.
Edgar II, The Aetheling, was an uncrowned king of England in 1066.
The Black Death's lasting impact on British society
Another good article from the BBC, this time by Professor Tom James and tackling the very long-term effects of the Black Death on Britain, its people and society, especially in terms of class, religion and land holding.
Another good article from the BBC, this time by Professor Tom James and tackling the very long-term effects of the Black Death on Britain, its people and society, especially in terms of class, religion and land holding.
Sir Walter Raleigh
Although unscholarly, this is a detailed and clear biography of Raleigh loaded with useful hyperlinks to people, places and documents.
Although unscholarly, this is a detailed and clear biography of Raleigh loaded with useful hyperlinks to people, places and documents.