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Although Christianity in Britain tends to be associated with the arrival of St Augustine’s mission to the English from Rome in 597, it had already taken root in Roman Britain in the 4th century.
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History of Wroxeter Roman City
Wroxeter was one of the largest cities in Roman Britain and its true size can best be judged by the scale of the surviving defences and ramparts.
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History of York Cold War Bunker
The York Cold War Bunker was constructed in 1961 as part of Britain’s defence against the impact of a nuclear strike. It operated within a national network of bunkers whose role was to observe and locate nuclear explosions, report on power and altitude, and track ensuing radiation.
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Discover which past Olympian feats have been celebrated with London’s blue plaques.
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Stay up to date with the latest developments in our major conservation project for Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens.
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Two different shield shapes are depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. The kite-shaped shield is often associated with the Normans. This design covered the full length of the body and was carried on the left forearm while mounted on a horse. The Saxons, who normally fought on foot, are often portrayed as carrying round shields, a stronger and heavier protection which was a vital element of the Saxon shield wall.
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The Tudor period saw the gradual evolution of England’s medieval army into a larger, firearm-wielding force supported by powerful ships and formidable gun forts to protect the country from the threat of invasion.
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Discover 1,000 years of Lydford's history; from its origins as an Anglo-Saxon town, to its Norman castle and prison which later became notorious for its harsh punishments. You can download this short audio tour for Lydford Castle and Saxon Town. It is designed to be played on an iPod, mobile phone or mp3 player so that you can listen to the guide as you walk around the site.
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Easter and the Synod of Whitby
In 7th-century England there was no agreement among Christian groups on when to celebrate Easter. Discover how a landmark meeting at Whitby Abbey settled on the formula that we still use today to determine the dates of Easter.