Bank of England
The Bank of England was initially a “private enterprise” created and funded through private subscription. The Bank of England did …
Britain
The Great Fire of London
The worst fire in London’s history, the Great Fire of London, occurred between September 1–6, 1666. A substantial portion of …
Magna Carta: The Great Charter
On June 15, 1215, King John affixed his royal seal to Magna Carta, often known as “the Great Charter“, in …
Oxford University
Oxford University, an autonomous English institution of higher education located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, is one of the world’s finest …
Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the world’s oldest and most renowned jails, but its initial function was not …
Viking Age
Viking age started with the attack in 793 on Lindisfarne (Holy Island) off the coast of Northumberland. The monastery at …