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.
World War 2 Timeline – 1945
Important events of 1945 and the final year of World War Two, including the atomic bombing of Hiroshmia and Nagasaki (pictured to the left).
Trafalgar Day
Celebrated on October 21st, Trafalgar Day marks the day on which Britain triumphed over the French in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805…
The Festival of Britain 1951
6 years after World War II, Britain’s towns and cities still showed the scars of war. Promoting a feeling of recovery, the Festival of Britain opened on 4 May 1951, celebrating British industry, arts and science to inspire the thought of a better Britain.
Historic May
View our list of historic events that occurred in May, including just eleven days after he had his wife Anne Boleyn beheaded, King Henry VIII marries…
Historic Birthdates in July
Famous people born throughout history in July, including Emily Brontë, novelist, one of the three Bronte sisters, and…
5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment – The True Story
What really happened to the 5th battalion Norfolk Regiment at Gallipoli? Did they really disappear into a cloud of smoke?
The History of 10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street in London has the most famous front door in Britain. The official residence of the British Prime Minister…
The Calcutta Cup
In 1878, 270 silver rupees were melted down to create the Calcutta Cup, the trophy for the fiercely contested, annual rugby football match between Scotland and England…
