The Menai Strait Bridge in Wales was the world’s longest suspension bridge when it opened in 1826. It’s still going strong ...

A northern force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway advanced on York via the River Humber, while a southern force, led by Duke William of Normandy (later William I the Conqueror) crossed the ...

For centuries, visitors crossing London Bridge were greeted by a disturbing sight — the heads of executed traitors displayed on spikes. This gruesome tradition was meant to send a clear warning to ...

New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals that King Harold's legendary 200-mile march to the Battle of ...

Planning a city break to the British capital is exciting because London offers the rare combination of history, culture, entertainment, architecture, and local charm in one destination.

Kew may have size on its side, but Chelsea Physic Garden pips on the history front: London's oldest botanic garden, this four ...

But another nursery rhyme that may have a surprisingly dark past is “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary.” This English nursery rhyme ...

It has long been taught that after Harold’s victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, there was a forced march south to face the Norman invasion.

A fresh re-reading of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle suggests that King Harold Godwinson didn’t race south by land after Stamford Bridge, but instead used a coordinated naval strategy. What does that mean ...

New research suggests that the widely accepted narrative of King Harold’s army undertaking a near 200-mile forced march to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 is likely incorrect, with evidence pointing to ...

Edge came over to the UK five years ago and now has three office schemes underway in the capital. But it wants more, the firm tells ...

Rather than enduring a legendary 200-mile (320-kilometre) overland march to confront the invading William the Conqueror at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066, King Harold Godwinson's forces ...