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 government being carried on by a Council of Regency with his …
The history of afternoon tea - a great British tradition
Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. Whilst the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China and was popularised in England during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, it was not until the mid 19th century that the concept of …
Timeline of the Industrial Revolution - Historic UK
The Industrial Revolution took place from the eighteenth century up until the mid-nineteenth century, marking a process of increased manufacturing and production which boosted industry and encouraged new inventions ad innovations.
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 Lowlands in a fierce battle for liberty: and a humble Lowland knight, Sir William Wallace.. Sir William Wallace 1272 – 1305
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 UK reverts back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). But when and why did this process begin?
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 held court and was the location of the famous Round Table.
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.
The History of British Food
Great Britain – three very different countries, England, Scotland and Wales, each with a rich and varied history and culture. Perhaps this explains the diversity of its culinary traditions. The history of Britain has played a large part in its traditions, its culture – and its food.
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 are still avidly collected by children all over Britain.