The Game of Conkers - Historic UK
Learn about the history, rules and variations of the British playground game of conkers, played with horse chestnut fruits. Discover how conkers were used in World War One and the World Conker Championships.
Witches, Monsters & Fairies in British Folklore - Historic UK
Explore the stories and legends of witches, fairies and monsters in British folklore. Learn about the Pendle Witches, Mother Ludlam, the Kelpie, Helen Duncan, the Loch Ness Monster and more.
Timeline of events in 1918 and the end of World War One
A chronological list of major events in 1918, the final year of the First World War, including the German offensives, the Allied counterattacks, the armistices and the peace treaties. Learn about the key battles, the casualties, the political and social consequences of the Great War.
British Summer Time - Historic UK
Learn about the history and purpose of British Summer Time (BST), also known as Daylight Saving Time, in the UK. Find out how BST affects the clocks, the daylight hours and the energy consumption in different seasons.
Kings and Queens of England & Britain - Historic UK
A comprehensive list of the Kings and Queens of England and Britain, from Egbert to Elizabeth II, with portraits and photos. The web page does not include the British monarchs since Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901.
Timeline of events in 1942 during the Second World War - Historic …
A chronological list of major events in 1942 during the Second World War, including the battles of El Alamein, Midway, Coral Sea and Stalingrad. Learn how Japan conquered the Philippines, Singapore and Malta, and how Germany attacked the Soviet Union and the Arctic Convoy.
The Origins of Fairies - Historic UK
May 20, 2015 · Learn about the history and folklore of fairies, goblins and hobgoblins in England and Scotland. Discover the different kinds of fairies, their origins, appearances and powers, and some modern sightings.
Who was King Arthur and where was Camelot? - Historic UK
Explore the possible locations of Camelot, the legendary home of King Arthur and his Round Table. Learn about the sources, legends and archaeology of the Arthurian stories and their connection to Wales, Somerset and Cornwall.
The 1920s, the Roaring Twenties, in Britain - Historic UK
Learn about the contrasts and changes in British society, culture and economy in the 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties. Find out how the First World War, women's suffrage, jazz, flappers and the Great Strike shaped the decade.
King Henry II, first Plantaganet King of England - Historic UK
Learn about the life and achievements of Henry II, the first Plantagenet King of England and the great-grandson of William the Conqueror. Discover how he expanded his empire, reformed the government, clashed with the church and faced rebellions from his sons.