The Saxons named the town Dornwaraceaster (the suffix - ceaster being the Old English name for a "Roman town"; cf. Exeter and Gloucester and Dornsæte came into use as the name for the inhabitants of ...

Three consecutive years of drought contributed to the 'Barbarian Conspiracy', a pivotal moment in the history of Roman Britain, a new study reveals. Researchers argue that Picts, Scotti and Saxons ...

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

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 ...

Hike along the moorlands, visit bustling markets, and see scenic castles at England's northernmost county, located along the ...