The Abolition of Slavery In Britain - Historic UK
On 28th August 1833 a very important act received its Royal Assent. The Slavery Abolition Law would finally be enacted, after years of campaigning, suffering and injustice.
Kings and Queens of England & Britain - Historic UK
EDWARD VI 1547 – 1553 The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward was a sickly boy; it is thought he suffered from tuberculosis. Edward succeeded his father at the age of 9, the …
Witches, Monsters & Fairies in British Folklore - Historic UK
Here you will find grouped together articles and features about witches, fairies and monsters in British folklore. The Pendle Witches Perhaps the most notorious witch trial of the 16th Century.
Who was King Arthur and where was Camelot? - Historic UK
Although most scholars regard it as being entirely fictional, there are many locations that have been linked with King Arthur’s Camelot. Camelot was the name of the place where King Arthur …
The Game of Conkers - Historic UK
In September and October, the fruits of the horse chestnut tree, known as conkers, begin to fall from the trees.Inside the prickly green casing lie the fruits – brown, shiny, and hard – which …
Timeline of the British Empire - Historic UK
Feb 8, 2019 · The British Empire is remembered for its extensive, long-lasting and far-reaching imperial activities that ushered in an era of globalisation and connectivity.
British Summer Time - Historic UK
'Spring forward, fall back'. In spring, the clocks go forward one hour and British Summer Time begins. In autumn (fall), the clocks go back as British Summer Time comes to an end and the …
The Origins of Fairies - Historic UK
May 20, 2015 · Most of us think of fairies as tiny creatures, flitting about on gossamer wings, waving a magic wand, but history and folklore tell a different tale.
William Wallace and Robert The Bruce - Historic UK
There are two men whose names were a clarion call to all Scots. Robert the Bruce, who took up arms against both Edward I and Edward II of England and who united the Highlands and the …
Timeline of events in 1918 and the end of World War One
Important events of 1918 during the fifth and final year of the First World War, including the French Marshal Ferdinand Foch (pictured) being appointed Supreme Allied Commander.