Michaelmas, 29th September, and the customs and traditions …
WEBMichaelmas, or the Feast of Michael and All Angels, is celebrated on the 29th of September every year. As it falls near the equinox, the day is associated with the beginning of autumn and the shortening of days; in England, it is one of the “quarter days”.
The Origins of Fairies - Historic UK
WEBMay 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.
English Etiquette and good manners - Historic UK
WEBWhilst the English penchant for manners and socially appropriate behaviour is renowned across the world, the word etiquette to which we so often refer actually originates from the French estiquette –“to attach or stick”.Indeed the modern understanding of the word can be linked to the Court of the French King Louis XIV, who used small placards called etiquettes, as a reminder to courtiers ...
The Abolition of Slavery In Britain - Historic UK
WEBOn 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.
The Life and Works of William Shakespeare - Historic UK
WEBThe most famous of all English playwrights was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. William’s father John was a wealthy merchant and a respectable member of the community within the small Warwickshire town.
Timeline of events in 1918 and the end of World War One
WEBImportant events of 1918 during the fifth and final year of the First World War, including the French Marshal Ferdinand Foch (pictured) being appointed Supreme Allied Commander.
Richard the Lionheart, King of England - Historic UK
WEBThe Crusades were a series of eight military campaigns, organised by Christian kings and religious leaders, in order to retake Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim control, and took place over almost 200 hundred years...
Interactive Map of Castles in England - Historic UK
WEBActon Burnell Castle, Acton Burnell, Shropshire Owned by: English Heritage Extensive remains of a fortified tower house. Built between 1284-1293 by Robert Burnell, Bishop of Bath and Wells, friend and advisor to King Edward I, the location of the manor house was important, close to the old Roman road of Watling Street.
Robin Hood - Fact or Fiction? - Historic UK
WEBLegend has it that Robin Hood was an outlaw living in Sherwood Forest with his 'Merry Men' - but did he really exist and if so, how much of the legend is true?
The Great Depression in Britain - Historic UK
WEBMeanwhile, in Europe the banks began to collapse under the economic strain, leading to further British losses. For British politicians, spending cuts seemed like the natural solution and in July 1931 the May Committee, upon reporting a deficit amounting to around £120 million, made the suggestion of a twenty percent decrease in unemployment benefit.