Although it is not specifically mentioned in the Domesday Book – this referred to the area of Watford as the Manor Of Cashio - there is a reference to ‘Watforda’ in the earlier Anglo-Saxon charter of ...

The Domesday Book is a record of landholding in England from the reign of the Conqueror, surviving in its original manuscript ...

Let's embark on a journey through time to uncover the stories and events that shaped this enchanting town into the beloved coastal gem it is today.

England’s last Anglo-Saxon king, at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. (See “Unfolding the Bayeux Tapestry,” January/February 2021.) There are detailed images of boats, horses, battles ...

Nestled along the north bank of the River Tees in County Durham, Gainford is a village rich in history and charm. Strategically positioned between Darlington and Barnard Castle, it offers a serene ...

Kensington takes its name from the road of the same name and is thought to have taken its name from the other Kensington in ...

George Powell and Layton Davies could have walked away with a fortune when they uncovered a Viking hoard worth millions – instead, they became Newport’s most wanted. What followed was a chaotic tale ...

It refers to a 13th Century farm which used to sit near the original Northop Hall manor. Experts have recommended ... is believed to have derived from Anglo-Saxon words meaning swine or pig ...

It refers to a 13th Century farm which used to sit near the original Northop Hall manor. Experts have recommended ... is believed to have derived from Anglo-Saxon words meaning swine or pig ...