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网页The History of the Bloody Code. The “Bloody Code” was the series of laws in the 18th and early 19th century which imposed the death penalty for over 200 offences, many of which seem surprisingly trivial, including pickpocketing, stealing from a shipwreck and destroying a fishpond…. Historic UK is your guide to the history and heritage of ...
Kings and Queens of England & Britain - Historic UK
网页EGBERT 827 – 839. Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber.
The History of England Magazine - Historic UK
网页Every month we present new feature articles relating to the history of this green and pleasant land. From ancient battlefields to famous people, hangings to national celebrations, we’ve got something to interest everyone. You may also be interested in our History of Britain section covering the period from the Act of Union during Queen Anne ...
The History Magazine - Historic UK
网页The History Magazine. 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!
Anglo-Saxon Sites in Britain | Remains, Crosses and Churches
网页Ben Johnson. 21 min read. From the remains of fortified towers to elegant churches and early Christian crosses, we have scoured the land to bring you the finest Anglo-Saxon sites in Britain. Most of these remains are in England, although a few can be found on the Welsh and Scottish borders, and all of the sites date from between 550 AD to 1055 AD.
Alfred the Great - Historic UK
网页Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, a defender against Viking invasion and a social reformer; just few of the reasons why he is the only English monarch to be known as “the Great”. Alfred was born in 849 and served as King of Wessex, a Saxon kingdom based in the southwest of modern day England, from 871 to his death on 26th October 899 AD.
Historic Attractions & Places to Visit in England - Historic UK
网页Welcome to England, the largest of the four home nations of the United Kingdom and by far the most visited. The Kingdom of England has existed in its current form since Æthelstan of Wessex drove the Vikings out of Northumbria in 927, although its history dates back much further.. For those interested in ancient history, there’s world famous Stonehenge and Maiden Castle, not to mention the ...
Timeline of the British Empire - Historic UK
网页2019年2月8日 — 1664 – The English gained control of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, renaming the settlement New York. 1666 – The Bahamas were successfully colonised. 1668 – English East India Company takes over Bombay. 1690 – Job Charnock formally founded Calcutta on behalf of the East India Company.
William the Conqueror - Historic UK
网页2022年5月3日 — William I, usually known as William the Conqueror (and sometimes William the Bastard) was the first Norman king of England. He seized the throne after victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066…. The victory enjoyed by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings brought the dominance of the Anglo-Saxons to an end and ushered in …
York, England – The Viking Capital of England - Historic UK
网页In the first five years following their conquest of Britain in AD43, the Roman armies advanced slowly from their administrative and economic centre, London.They advanced on three fronts; north to Lincoln, and west to Wroxeter and Gloucester.. The Romans spent the next thirty years attempting to tame the ‘wild barbarians’ of northern England and Scotland (see Hadrian’s Wall).