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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.

England

History of England - Information on the History of England

The Tudors

A profile of England's famous Tudor dynasty.

Who is the Longest Reigning British Monarch?

Why not take a guess and then see if you're right?

Community Charge / Poll Tax

The Poll Tax caused riots and contributed to the downfall of a Prime Minister, all recently.

The Commonwealth

As the British Empire declined, a new organisation emerged: The Commonwealth.

The Domesday Book

A profile of The Domesday Book, one of England's oldest and most iconic documents.

Books on UK 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...

Beefeaters and Yeomen Warders

The history behind the Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London, better known as Beefeaters.

Member Nations of the Commonwealth

A listing of the Member Nations of the Commonwealth.

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.

Rulers of England

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.

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