1986 – President Reagan signed legislation making Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday a national holiday to be celebrated on ...

Silver coins from the Tudor and Stuart periods which were discovered in a field have been officially declared treasure. The ...

Tracy Borman's passion for history and the royals has been recognised by being appointed an OBE for services to heritage. The ...

However, as some of Elizabeth’s female relatives discovered, marriage could also prove to be dangerous in Tudor times. After the death of Edward VI, Elizabeth’s cousin Lady Jane Grey had been ...

Theatre, comedy, quirky events and unsung attractions: here are 25 of the best things to do in Dorset in 2025.

Maria Stuarda presents a fierce and virtuosic vocal duel between two divas vying for the love of the same man, epitomising ...

Elizabeth Tudor was crowned Queen of England on January 15, 1559 – the day John Dee had determined was the most auspicious of ...

At peace on Saturday 28th December 2024 at Trentside Manor Nursing Home, Norton Green. Barbara, aged 82 years, Formerly of ...

Michael B Barry reminds us that there was more than a hint of good fortune about how the events of the Spanish Armada unfolded in favour of the English ...

I got hooked on history when I was in Prep 4, learning about Roman England, the Norman Conquest, the War of the Roses and – ...

Elizabeth Park is within walking distance ... Best Feature: This is a classic Tudor, loaded with charm. Yet, thanks to tasteful upgrades, it is also able to meet contemporary needs and expectations.