England

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers approximately 62%, and over 100 smaller adjacent islands. It has land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west, and is otherwise surrounded by the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, the Celtic Sea to the south-west, and the Irish Sea to the west. Continental Europe lies to the south-east, and Ireland to the west. At the 2021 census, the population was 56,490,048. London is both the largest city and the capital.
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Some of the key events about England

  • 1066
    The Norman Conquest brought significant cultural and political changes to England
  • 1066
    The Norman Conquest resulted in the subjugation of Anglo-Saxon England
  • 1215
    The Magna Carta was signed, establishing fundamental rights and limiting royal power
  • 1348
    The first Oxford college, University College, was founded, marking the beginning of the collegiate system
  • 1348
    The Black Death pandemic devastated England's population
  • 1455
    The Wars of the Roses began, leading to decades of civil war
  • 1476
    William Caxton set up the first printing press in England, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge
  • 1588
    The defeat of the Spanish Armada established England as a major naval power
  • 1642
    The English Civil War broke out, causing widespread destruction and loss of life
  • 1665
    The Great Plague of London killed an estimated 100,000 people
  • 1666
    The Great Fire of London destroyed much of the city's medieval center
  • 1689
    The Bill of Rights was passed, further limiting royal authority and strengthening parliamentary democracy
  • 1769
    The Industrial Revolution began in England, transforming manufacturing and economic systems
  • 1807
    The Slave Trade Act was passed, abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire
  • 1819
    The Peterloo Massacre occurred when cavalry charged into a crowd of protesters
  • 1833
    The Factory Act was introduced, improving working conditions and limiting child labor
  • 1928
    The Equal Franchise Act granted women equal voting rights with men in England
  • 1940
    The Blitz began, with German bombers attacking English cities for months
  • 1952
    The Great Smog of London caused thousands of deaths due to air pollution
  • 1984
    The miners' strike began, leading to violent clashes and community divisions

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England Latest news

Popular baby names shift: Traditional choices make way for modern trends

Popular baby names shift: Traditional choices make way for modern trends

Latest baby-naming data from England and Wales shows significant changes in parents choices. Traditional names lose ground while cultural influences shape new trends in family naming practices

Society, Culture • December 5 2024 , 05:34 PM  •  810 views
British lawmakers take first step to change end-of-life rules

British lawmakers take first step to change end-of-life rules

British Parliament moves forward with new end-of-life care bill getting more yes-votes than expected. The law-making process will take about half-a-year with multiple voting stages ahead

Society, Politics • November 29 2024 , 04:16 PM  •  1247 views
British lawmakers face historic vote that could change end-of-life choices

British lawmakers face historic vote that could change end-of-life choices

British Parliament prepares to vote on letting terminally-ill patients choose their final days. The bill needs support from lawmakers while public opinion shows strong backing for this life-changing reform

Society, Politics • November 29 2024 , 04:17 AM  •  3052 views
112-year-old Guinness record holder's final chapter ends in British care home

112-year-old Guinness record holder's final chapter ends in British care home

A British super-centenarian who saw both World Wars and got birthday cards from Queen Elizabeth has passed away. **John Tinniswood**‚ recognized as worlds oldest man last spring‚ lived through over a century of history

Society, Culture • November 27 2024 , 01:04 AM  •  2373 views
Mysterious drones spotted at US military bases across England - officials respond

Mysterious drones spotted at US military bases across England - officials respond

Multiple un-identified drones were seen flying over three US Air Force bases in England during the past week. British and US officials are working together to find out whoʼs behind these strange fly-overs

Politics • November 26 2024 , 07:52 PM  •  1089 views
UK residents struggle as massive winter storm floods hundreds of homes

UK residents struggle as massive winter storm floods hundreds of homes

Second major winter storm hits England and Wales causing widespread flooding and transport chaos. Heavy rain and powerful winds force hundreds of people to protect their properties from rising waters

Society, Science • November 25 2024 , 11:32 AM  •  1348 views
British students to pay more as university fees jump for first time since 2017

British students to pay more as university fees jump for first time since 2017

Englandʼs universities will see first tuition fee increase in almost 8 years‚ moving to match inflation rates. Nearly half of UKʼs higher-ed institutions face money problems as overseas student numbers drop

Economics, Politics • November 4 2024 , 08:33 PM  •  680 views
Greek soccer club owners clash in London court over shocking billboard drama

Greek soccer club owners clash in London court over shocking billboard drama

A high-stakes legal battle between two Greek soccer figures hits London courts over mobile billboards and online claims. The case brings up match-fixing claims and threats from earlier soccer games

Business, Sports, Politics • October 31 2024 , 07:09 PM  •  961 views
UK plans major tax shake-up for second home buyers to help new owners

UK plans major tax shake-up for second home buyers to help new owners

British government changes second-home tax rules to support first-time buyers in property market. The new 5% surcharge aims to help over 130k people get their first homes during next 5 years

Economics, Politics • October 30 2024 , 05:25 PM  •  801 views
Ancient wall markings in English manor tell hidden stories from Tudor times

Ancient wall markings in English manor tell hidden stories from Tudor times

A tour guide found unique wall carvings in a centuries-old English manor while doing research. The markings include possible traces from King Henry VIIIs visit to the historic building

Society, Culture • October 30 2024 , 03:52 PM  •  806 views
Late night incident at UK submarine factory sends two workers to hospital

Late night incident at UK submarine factory sends two workers to hospital

Fire emergency hits British submarine manufacturing facility in north-west England during night shift. Local police confirms safety of nuclear components while two workers get medical help

Society, Business • October 30 2024 , 05:20 AM  •  2644 views