Robin Hood - Fact or Fiction? - Historic UK
WEBBoth men were skilled at archery and from the roof of the Monastery they both shot an arrow. The arrows fell at Whitby Lathes, more than a mile away. Afterwards the fields where the arrows landed were known as Robin Hood’s Close and Little John’s Close. Robin became a popular folk hero because of his generosity to the poor and down-trodden ...
The Abolition of Slavery In Britain - Historic UK
WEB13 min read. 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. This act was a crucial step in a much wider and ongoing process designed to bring an end to the slave trade. Only a few decades previously, in 1807 another act ...
Who was King Arthur and where was Camelot? - Historic UK
WEBCaerleon, South Wales. Both Geoffrey of Monmouth and Chrétien de Troyes place Camelot, Arthur’s chief court and fortress, in Caerleon, South Wales, one of three Roman legionary forts in Britain. Although the name ‘Caerleon’ sounds typically Celtic, it is actually a corruption of the Latin words castrum (fortress) and legio (legion).
Timeline of the British Empire - Historic UK
WEBFeb 8, 2019 · 1664 – The English gained control of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, renaming the settlement New York. 1666 – The Bahamas were successfully colonised. 1668 – English East India Company takes over Bombay. 1690 – Job Charnock formally founded Calcutta on behalf of the East India Company.
The Battle of Bosworth Field - Historic UK
WEBOne of the most important battles in English and Welsh history took place at Bosworth during the 15th century Wars of the Roses. Early in August 1485 the would-be Lancastrian king, Henry Tudor sailed across the English Channel from France to south Wales with a force of around 2,000 men. Marching through the Welsh countryside the ranks of the ...
Castle Hotels - Stay in a Castle - Historic UK
WEBSwinton Park, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4JH. An exclusive 31 bedroom luxury castle hotel, Swinton Park is a Grade II listed building, dating from the 1600’s. Lavishly furnished, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy a stately home experience in one of the highest rated hotels in Yorkshire. See availability. 17th Century.
Victorian Fashion and Clothing - Historic UK
WEBThis section covers British fashion from the Victorians, Edwardians, Roaring Twenties, World War II, all the way up to the Swinging Sixties! This restrictive and demure line is typical of the early Victorian period 1837 – 50. The lady wears a dress with a long, tight, pointed bodice and full skirt supported on many petticoats.
Historic Allies and Enemies of Great Britain
WEBThe Historic Enemies of Great Britain. For reference purposes, we have included our full breakdown below. Due to ever-shifting country borders we have also included a set of notes to help you understand how we have broken down the data. So, as the above figures reveal, Britain’s very best friends include Portugal, Canada, Greece, Australia ...
Traditional English Breakfast - Historic UK
WEBMay 4, 2015 · Sometimes also called a ‘fry-up’, the full English breakfast consists of fried eggs, sausages, back bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, fried bread and often a slice of white or black pudding (similar to bloodwurst). It is accompanied by tea or coffee and hot, buttered toast. These days, breakfast may also include other items such as baked beans ...
Kings and Queens of England & Britain - Historic UK
WEBEGBERT 827 – 839. Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber.