Life in Regency England, Part 2: More than Games
For those at the top of Regency society, entertainment in various forms was the main activity during the Season (and for much of the...
The Boer War (1899-1902): Britain’s Wakeup Call
In 1886, gold was discovered in the Transvaal region of South Africa, an area then populated mostly by Afrikaans speaking Boers, descendents of the...
General Cornwallis
General Cornwallis remains one of Britian's most debated military commanders.
Lord General Charles Cornwallis was born on New Year’s Eve 1738, the eldest son to...
Waity Katie Not the Only Royal to Wait
Much has been said about Kate Middleton waiting so long for Prince William to finally pop the question, but other royals have shown equal...
Life in Regency England, Part 3: Summer Resorts
Remaining in London once the Season was over was a serious faux pas-no members of society were willing to be seen in London once...
The Macabre Execution of the Duke of Monmouth
On July 15, 1685 the illegitimate son of King Charles II was beheaded in one of the more gruesome executions ever to take place...
The Religious Landscape of the Druids
Iron Age religious rituals impacted little on the landscape. But archaeology offers tantalising clues to the spiritual beliefs and practices of the Druids.
Historical Views...
English Civil War
The English Civil War involved much blood-letting, but it also generated a lot of writing and thinking about democratic-republican government.
The conflict between rising notions...
Freemasonry in England: A Short History
A succinct insight into the history of Freemasonry in England; from its origins in the Middle Ages to present day principles.
Though the exact time...
The Glorious Revolution and the Reign of King William III
The bloodless revolution in England in 1688-1689 led to constitutionalism and greater Parliamentary control over the monarchy.
On January 22, 1689, William of Orange convened...