Dartmoor. The setting for Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles, this beautiful but rugged region of Devon is shrouded in ...

This is the inspiring story of the Talalla brothers, Cyril, known as Jimmy, and Henry, known as Sonny, who made the long trip ...

One of the most famous images of Henry VIII is the portrait by Holbein The Younger, painted around 1540, depicting a huge lion of man. And yet in his youth, Henry was a passionate sportsman ...

Welcome to Historic UK’s Living History Events Diary! One of the most enjoyable ways to experience history first hand is to attend one of the many Living History re-enactments taking place this year.

Britain is blessed with many castles, often in stunning locations, all full of history. Many of these national treasures now offer accommodation, from bed and breakfast to fully fledged hotels… some ...

One 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 ...

Hidden down a small street in Farringdon lies a quite remarkable building – 41/42 Cloth Fair. Built between 1597 and 1614, this is the only house in the City of London to have survived the Great Fire ...

Perhaps nothing captures the spirit of Scottish culture better than the sight of Highland dancing being performed at some Highland gathering in some far flung corner of the world.

The various churches, houses and buildings that escaped the Great Fire of London and can still be seen to this… ...

Welcome to the Historic UK History Magazine, featuring hundreds of articles, videos and interactive maps to explore. We also add a wealth of new content ...

A look at the last remaining fragments of the old medieval London Bridge, including the old pedestrian entrance that still exists to this day.

By the late 1800s, large cities all around the world were drowning in horse manure. The London Times predicted in 1894 that in 50 years time, every street in London would be buried under nine feet of ...