History Magazine

The King of Pirates
Henry Avery, also known as Henry Every, earned the name ‘King of Pirates’ for an audacious act of piracy against a convoy of twenty-five Grand Mughal ships, loaded with gold, jewels and treasure…

The Golden Age of Caricature in Georgian England
Brutal, outrageous and often hilariously exaggerated, these caricatures offer a fascinating window into the social, political and cultural life of England during the Georgian era.

Salcombe Castle
Whether it’s messing about on boats, wandering the streets of shops and restaurants or just chilling on one of its pretty sandy beaches, Salcombe is a mecca for visitors all year round. But wander a little way out of the town and you will find the remnants of 16th century Salcombe Castle…