History Magazine
Anne Vane, Royal Mistress
Anne Vane was the archetypal ‘scarlet woman’. She scandalised Georgian society with her affairs, most notably with Frederick, Prince of Wales, to whom she bore two illegitimate children.
The Talalla Brothers: Heroes of World War Two
This is the inspiring story of the Talalla brothers, Cyril, known as Jimmy, and Henry, known as Sonny, who made the long trip from Malaysia to Britain to fight in the war against Fascism.
Margaret Douglas: The Women Who Defied Henry VIII – Twice!
Margaret Douglas was a formidable figure in Tudor history. A cousin of Queen Elizabeth I, her position in Tudor politics was perilous however her ambition, resilience, and political acumen ensured that her family remained at the centre of royal affairs. Though she faced imprisonment and disgrace multiple times, she never wavered in her pursuit of power for her descendants. Her grandson, James VI of Scotland, would later inherit both the Scottish and English thrones, becoming King James I of England.
