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24th November, 2023 in Biography & Memoir, History, Special Editions Solving the mystery of the Princes in the Tower Following seven years of investigation and intelligence gathering, including archival searches around the world, Phase One of The Missing Princes Project is complete.The evidence uncovered suggests that both sons of Edward IV survived to fight for the English throne against Henry…
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5th December, 2024 in History, Local & Family History Women’s Land Army in Hampshire John Lander author of new book Don’t Delay – Enrol Today highlights the importance of the women’s land army in Hampshire during both World Wars.World War 1The Women’s Land Army was established by the British government to recruit women and girls to work in Britain’s agriculture i…
Victorian and Edwardian - The History Press
Learn how Britain became a superpower in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, alongside huge industrial change, social inequality and reform.
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About us Who we are The History Press is an independent non-fiction publisher based in the heart of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – home also to one of the most prestigious literary festivals in the country. Our bestsellers include Victoria and Abdul, Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empir e, The Princes in the Tower, prettycitylondon and …
Windrush: A landmark in the history of modern Britain
Jun 22, 2018 · The arrival of Empire Windrush in 1948 marked the beginning of large-scale post-war immigration to Britain and a landmark in modern British history.
Britain 3000 BC - The History Press
Apr 18, 2024 · Were prehistoric people like us? How did they live, what did they think and how did they see their world? 3000 BC was a moment of great significance in the British Isles: Avebury, Stonehenge and many other major monuments were at vital stages in their construction and use, and writing – often regarded as the ultimate hallmark of civilisation – made its first appearance in Europe. In this ...
A brief history of crossing the Humber - The History Press
2 days ago · According to the make-it-up-as-you-go-along 12 th -century historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, the River Humber was named after Humber, the King of the Huns. Learn more behind the history of Humber Crossing from Paul Sullivan author of new book The Little History of Lincolnshire. The warlord led his fleet down the estuary, fresh from victory in the north or the island, where he had killed King ...
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4 days ago · January 27, 2025, 2.30pm (doors open 2pm) Anne Strathie at the Royal Geographical Society, London Anne Strathie returns with her fourth polar book, A History of Polar Exploration in 50 Objects, to discuss items which are the bedrock of our present-day knowledge and fascination with polar regions. Anne has written three biographies of members of Captain Scott’s ‘Terra Nova’ An…
Rome’s legacy: How the Roman Empire shaped Britain
Sep 26, 2022 · There are many examples of the Roman legacy in Britain, some visible above the surface, some below it, and some purely cultural. Rome’s legacy here actually manifests in three very specific ways. First, much of the modern built environment and transport infrastructure is a direct result of the Roman occupation. Think of the provincial capital London with the striking Severan example above ...