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Great Britain's 6 biggest contributions to World War II
See more on history.co.ukBetween June and October 1940, the RAF engaged in a deadly battle over the skies of southern Englandwith wave after wave of Luftwaffe bombers and fighter planes. At stake was the supremacy of the air and, in turn, the survival of the United Kingdom. Following the fall of France, the only country still standing in th…The 10 hottest temperatures in UK history
WEBJul 18, 2022 · The UK’s 2022 heatwave resulted in some exceptionally high temperatures that smashed previous records. Here are the 10 hottest temperatures in UK history: …
Articles | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
WEBFrom deep-dives on historical events, to articles on our latest shows, there's always something new to read at www.history.co.uk.
British women who changed the world | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
WEBBoudicca (Died c.60 - 61 AD) She was the rebel queen of the ancient British Celtic Iceni tribe, who led an army against the Romans in AD 60/61, securing her place in the history …
9 facts about 'the Anarchy': England's dark period of lawlessness …
WEBFact 3: The war featured just one battle. As bizarre as it sounds, there was only one pitched battle in the entire war, the Battle of Lincoln in 1141. In the Middle Ages, open-ground …
Prime Ministerial records: From the shortest serving to the oldest ...
WEBThe 9 shortest-serving UK Prime Ministers in modern history. Depending on when the general election takes place in 2024 or 2025, Keir Starmer will either be 61 or 62 years …
The history of Remembrance Day | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
WEBAt 11am on Armistice Day, on 11th November 1919. The event, inaugurated by George V, was held in Buckingham Palace, following a banquet the previous evening to honour the …
The history of the English Reformation | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
WEBThe history of the English Reformation. In the early morning of May 19th, 1536, Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII ’s second and most famous queen stepped onto a chilly scaffold …
Black British History: A Timeline | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
WEBDido was Britain's first black aristocrat. 1781 – 132 sick Africans are thrown off the British slaving ship, Zong. Their murder is authorised by the ship’s captain, Luke Collingwood, …