England

J.J. Bell describes a powerful force of raiders on the early modern Scottish Borders.

Roger Fulford introduces the life and career of "perhaps the dimmest" British Prime Minister.

D.H. Pennington introduces the picturesque Cotswold town.

L.E. Harris shows how, by draining the Fens, Charles I hoped to replenish his Exchequer; but that the Dutch engineers he employed began a work that still continues.

Geoffrey Grigson places the great English landscape artist in historical context.

W.H. Chaloner profiles the contribution of Francis Egerton, the last Duke of Bridgewater, to the canal systems of Lancashire, and England at large.

J.D. Chambers pays an historical visit to the regional capital of the English East Midlands.

Maurice Cranston assesses the background and impact to Thomas Hobbes' masterwork of religious and political philosophy.

Keith Feiling suggests that the Battle of Worcester holds central importance, not only in the unique character of the Lord Protector, but for the history of Britain itself.

W.G. Hoskins pays an historical visit to Leicester.

J. Guthrie Oliver discusses a major source of funds for both medieval England and the Church.

Hugh Trevor-Roper attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding authorship of Charles I's purported last testament.

Richard Hough explains how the epic construction of the first railway line linking England's largest cities changed the country forever.