Set in the heart of the stunning Wiltshire countryside, the Chalke History Festival - the UK’s leading celebration of history – will return from 22nd to 28th June 2026 to bring the past vividly to life through a rich programme of top-class talks, wide-ranging discussions, striking performances and dynamic living history experiences. The programme has been announced, and tickets are now on sale for this year’s Chalke History Festival. Taking place from 22nd to 28th June, and s

A little known commemoration ceremony, organised by the Western Front Association, takes place every year at Victoria Station in London on the evening of 10th November as part of the nation’s Remembrance Day events. While so many focus on the 11th November as the day of national mourning, this quiet and low key ceremony holds a special significance for those who do not forget the Unknown Warrior and what he represents. Platform 8 on Victoria Station Each year on the 10th Nove

Walk the trail of Constables most famous paintings of Salisbury, the cathedral and the water meadows. Photos, paintings and full directions.

The Britannia Royal Naval College sits high on a hill overlooking the beautiful coastal town of Dartmouth in Devon, and since 1905 it has...

It's time to dust off the panama hats and unpack the colourful chinos, as the Chalke History Festival has finally opened its doors for...

An old gravestone in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral has an unusual place in history as the inspiration behind the formation of...

One of the most fascinating late Medieval buildings in Salisbury is the house of John Halle, a wealthy local wool merchant. Built in the...

England is a country which takes its history very seriously, so it is not surprising that there are so many history festivals on offer, to give the history buff a fully immersive vintage experience. Here we list the regular festivals which return year after year - from the huge, week long Chalke History Festival to the new We Have Ways Fest. Some are ticketed, some are free, some cover a specific time period, others encompass it all, but if you are a lover of history, there w

The Museum of Brands in London's Notting Hill provides a fascinating insight into British history. A walk through their Time Tunnel shows...