The History of Britain Magazine
Welcome to the History of Britain! The home nations share a varied and shared history unlike anywhere else, so we thought it only right to create a section dedicated to our mutual heritage.
Wilfred Owen
Tragically killed in action in France seven days prior to the Armistice in 1918, Wilfred Owen has become one of the nation’s most loved war poets…
The Bantam Battalions of World War One
At the outbreak of World War One, the height requirement for recruits to the British Army was 5ft 3ins. It soon became apparent that this rule excluded many fit and healthy men, and so the Bantam battalions were formed…
Kings and Queens of England & Britain
A full list of the Kings and Queens of England and Britain, with portraits and photos.
The Grave of Richard III
In August 2012 a team of archaeologists from the University of Leicester unearthed the remains of Richard III. This is the story of the grave itself, where the king had lain for over 500 years…
The Rebecca Riots
The Rebecca Riots were a series of protests that took place between 1839 and 1843 in west Wales…
Thomas Cochrane – Master and Commander
The list of British Naval heroes is a long and illustrious one, including the likes of Drake, Nelson, Rodney, Hood and of course Thomas Cochrane. Thomas who, you may ask?
Mutiny on the Bounty
Back in the 1930s a blockbuster movie was made which reappears almost every year on the Christmas TV schedule. It tells the true story of the famous Mutiny on the Bounty that took place in 1789…
Ascott Martyrs
The Ascott Martyrs, a true story of 16 indomitable women and their struggle for justice…
