British History

British history tells the story of the United Kingdom, a land shaped by kings and queens, revolutions, and global influence. From ancient Celtic tribes and Roman Britain to the rise of the British Empire and the modern era, these stories reveal the evolution of a nation that once ruled the seas and helped shape the modern world. Exploring British history offers insight into centuries of power, culture, and innovation that continue to define Britain today.

The banquet of Henry VIII in York Place (Whitehall Palace), 1832, by James Stephanoff

The Ladies-in-Waiting of the Tudor and Elizabethan Courts

Behind every Tudor and Elizabethan queen stood a circle of women whose names history often forgets the ladies-in-waiting. Far more than silent companions, these women lived at the heart of royal life, balancing privilege with peril. From performing intimate tasks to navigating political intrigues, their world was one of elegance, duty, and quiet power.