Dating back to the fifteenth century, Plough Monday marked the beginning of the English agricultural year just as the celebrations of the Twelve Days of Christmas came to a conclusion. Every year, ...

Welcome to our new section of articles about Post War Britain; everyday life and events in the 1950s and 1960s. For those of you who remember these days, we hope you will enjoy reminiscing! Please ...

Fighting had so far mainly consisted of heavy shelling by both sides interspersed with desperate forays by the infantry going “over the top” and, at the start of the war, cavalry engagements. The ...

Invented by Henry Cole, who sought a way to avoid writing endless Christmas letters to friends and family, the Christmas card has become an integral part of our festive celebrations. Back in the ...

As the festive season draws near, the familiar sound of Christmas music begins to make its annual appearance. Whilst our favourite Christmas songs often have jolly lyrics and modern upbeat tempos, ...

Imagine this: a woman in her thirties or older who lives alone — maybe sharing her home with some pets but no other people. She has unconventional interests and cares about things that other people ...

Experience street entertainment, readings, song and dance as we celebrate the life and works of Charles Dickens. A full programme of colourful and lively events including parades of costumed ...

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.

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 every month so be sure to bookmark this page!

They seem to be everywhere one looks. One of Britain’s best loved animals: the cat. They’re spotted on a bench in the sunshine. Perched on a country wall. Climbing trees in the back garden. Grooming ...